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Veterinarians average salary by city in North Carolina
- Wilmington$143,920
- Raleigh$140,620
- Charlotte$139,670
- Greensboro$139,180
- Durham$138,940
- Burlington$136,300
- Greenville$135,370
- Asheville$133,690
- Fayetteville$133,060
- Winston-Salem$132,130
- Pinehurst$131,760
- Hickory$128,080
- Jacksonville$124,110
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $143,920 | $131,670 | $104,260 | $104,402 | 96 |
| Raleigh | $140,620 | $130,350 | $102,050 | $102,278 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $139,670 | $129,080 | $99,060 | $101,666 | 97 |
| Greensboro | $139,180 | $129,910 | $101,680 | $101,351 | 93 |
| Durham | $138,940 | $132,500 | $96,710 | $101,197 | 98 |
| Burlington | $136,300 | $129,800 | $93,020 | $99,497 | 93 |
| Greenville | $135,370 | $128,250 | $103,030 | $98,899 | 88 |
| Asheville | $133,690 | $130,330 | $90,940 | $97,818 | 97 |
| Fayetteville | $133,060 | $128,190 | $105,840 | $97,412 | 92 |
| Winston-Salem | $132,130 | $128,530 | $98,000 | $96,814 | 92 |
| Pinehurst | $131,760 | $126,190 | $84,870 | $96,575 | 88 |
| Hickory | $128,080 | $124,970 | $93,140 | $94,207 | 88 |
| Jacksonville | $124,110 | $120,430 | $81,040 | $91,652 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- 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.
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