Veterinarians pay range in Syracuse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $200,610 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Syracuse earn between $103,740 and $149,440.
- $86K10th
- $104K25th
- $124KMedian
- $149K75th
- $201K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $128,100 | $10,675 | $61.59 |
| Median | $124,400 | $10,367 | $59.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,740 | $8,645 | $49.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $149,440 | $12,453 | $71.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Syracuse vs. New York and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Syracuse earn 15% less than the New York average ($151,530) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $128,100 | $124,400 | $86,030 | $200,610 | 130 |
| New York | $151,530 | $131,830 | $89,130 | $251,000 | 3,390 |
| United States | $142,680 | $130,100 | $73,920 | $215,700 | 83,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinarians salary after taxes in Syracuse
On the average salary of $128,100, a single filer in Syracuse takes home about $92,185 a year, or $7,682 a month and $3,546 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Syracuse a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Syracuse area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $128,100 buys what about $133,797 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Syracuse ($52,990). A typical home costs $264,903, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other New York cities
Syracuse ranks 9th of 10 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($166,290).
- New York$166,290
- Albany$152,200
- Kingston$142,570
- Kiryas Joel$138,370
- Ithaca$134,260
- Utica$132,170
- Buffalo$131,230
- Rochester$130,790
- Syracuse$128,100
- Binghamton$126,410
Highest-paying cities for veterinarians
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($215,060).
- Anchorage, AK$215,060
- San Francisco, CA$195,160
- Tucson, AZ$193,390
- San Jose, CA$192,030
- Phoenix, AZ$186,840
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Veterinarians salary in Syracuse: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Syracuse?
$61.59 an hour on average, and $59.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Syracuse?
About $92,185 a year ($7,682 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $128,100. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do veterinarians earn more in Syracuse than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($142,680).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1131; area Syracuse, NY (45060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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