Average Veterinarian Salary in New Jersey

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Veterinarian in New Jersey earns $126,600 per year, which is above the national average of $119,100. This translates to approximately $60.87 per hour, $4,869 biweekly, or $10,550 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$95,000	$45.67
Average (50th)	$126,600	$60.87
Experienced (75th)	$145,600	$70.00
Top Earners (90th)	$164,600	$79.13

Veterinarian Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$136,700	$11,392/mo
Jersey City	$129,100	$10,758/mo
Trenton	$124,100	$10,342/mo
Edison	$120,300	$10,025/mo
Princeton	$117,700	$9,808/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Doctoral degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	19% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Veterinarians in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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