Veterinarian Salary in North Carolina
Based on 3K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$129,240
$62.135/hr
vs National Average
$124,944
+3.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$78K – $209K
3K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Veterinarian in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,650 |
| 25th percentile | $98,240 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $129,240 |
| 75th percentile | $165,430 |
| 90th percentile | $209,340 |
Historical Salary Trend — Veterinarian in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,980 |
| 2023 | $124,290 |
| 2024 | $123,430 |
| 2025 | $129,240 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,980 | $103,756 |
| 2023 | $124,290 | $112,674 |
| 2024 | $123,430 | $118,465 |
| 2025 | $129,240 | $124,944 |