Veterinarian salary in Raleigh, NC
Based on 31 certified H-1B filings in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Cary, Apex.
Also listed as: Associate Veterinarian, Emergency Veterinarian
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $54,000 |
| 25th | $62,000 |
| 50th (median) | $144,612 |
| 75th | $160,000 |
| 90th | $160,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2022 | $50,355 | $37,500 | $61,740 | 10 |
| FY2023 | $42,193 | $40,000 | $100,000 | 21 |
| FY2024 | $54,000 | $51,048 | $100,234 | 12 |
| FY2025 | $62,000 | $54,000 | $137,500 | 14 |
| FY2026 | $160,000 | $145,974 | $160,000 | 17 |
Cost of living
Raleigh's median Veterinarian salary of $144,612 is worth about $147,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Raleigh = 98.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Veterinarians in the Raleigh, NC area earned a median of $130,350 in May 2025 (520 employed). The H-1B median here is $144,612, 11% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | $70,000 | 18 |
| Cvp Operations Nc | too few | 8 |
| Cary Animal Care PLLC | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 7 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.