Veterinarians salary
in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
- Middle 50%
- $96,710–$171,610
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #25 of 82
Veterinarians in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro earn a median of $132,500 a year, based on BLS estimates for 210 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $130,100 and 3% above the NC statewide median of $129,240. It ranks #25 of 82 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE210 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Veterinarians pay in other NC metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $130,350 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $129,080 |
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Questions
What is the average Veterinarians salary in Durham?
The BLS median is $132,500 a year (May 2025). Half of the 210 jobs pay between $96,710 and $171,610. The 10th percentile is $52,170 and the 90th is $217,080.
Is Durham a high-paying metro for Veterinarians?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $130,100 and 3% above the NC statewide median of $129,240. It ranks #25 of 82 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Veterinarians make an hour in Durham?
About $63.70 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $132,500 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $46.50–$82.50 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.