How much does a Veterinarian make in New Hampshire?

BLS puts the average Veterinarian pay in New Hampshire at $144,960 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in New Hampshire, after federal taxes, FICA, and New Hampshire state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $110,346 annually ($9,196/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Veterinarian in New Hampshire?

On a $144,960 salary in New Hampshire, your take-home pay is approximately $110,346/year or $9,196/month. Federal tax: $23,524. State tax: $0. FICA: $11,089.

Is $144,960 a good Veterinarian salary?

$144,960 is the BLS average Veterinarian pay in New Hampshire, about the same as the US average of $142,680 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Hampshire earn between $97,620 and $161,180.

How do New Hampshire taxes affect Veterinarian salaries?

New Hampshire levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $144,960 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Veterinarians?

In New Hampshire, the top 10% earn over $283,460 and the bottom 10% under $74,780 (BLS, May 2025). 19% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Small Animal Vet, Large Animal Vet, Veterinary Specialist, Emergency Vet.

How can a Veterinarian in New Hampshire reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Veterinarian Salary in New Hampshire (2026)

Average Veterinarian pay in New Hampshire

$144,960/year

≈ $70/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $97,620–$161,180

US average: $142,680

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$110,346/year

$9,196/month · effective tax rate 23.88%

Federal $23,524
FICA $11,089
Take-home

Pay by role in New Hampshire

Senior Practice Owner / Equity Partner$185,000–$385,000+ profit
Senior Specialist Vet (Surgery / Internal Med)$165,000–$258,000+ bonus
Senior Emergency / Critical Care Vet$155,000–$235,000+ bonus
Senior Equine Vet$118,000–$185,000+ bonus
Senior Companion Animal Vet (Banfield / VCA)$118,000–$172,000+ bonus
Senior Dairy / Small Farm Vet$108,000–$155,000+ truck

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$110,346
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$9,196
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$4,244
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$53/hr
Federal Tax	$23,524
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$11,089
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.88%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Veterinarians earn the same — not even close

New Hampshire's veterinary market is anchored by University of New Hampshire College of Life Sciences and Agriculture Durham (UNH Animal & Veterinary Science + the substantial UNH-Tufts pre-vet partnership pipeline + the substantial UNH agricultural science) — NH has NO in-state DVM-granting institution (closest: Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine North Grafton MA + Cornell Ithaca NY + UPenn Philadelphia + the substantial NH-MA cross-border pre-vet to Tufts pipeline), Banfield Pet Hospital NH + VCA Animal Hospitals NH (Mars Veterinary Health corporate), the substantial NH independent veterinary practice (Manchester + Concord + Portsmouth + Nashua + Salem + Keene + Lebanon + the substantial post-2020 NH UHNW migration driving substantial NH companion animal practice growth), the substantial NH equine veterinary (the substantial NH horse country + the substantial Lakes Region equine market), the substantial NH dairy + small farm veterinary, plus the substantial Boston commute corridor for senior NH specialty veterinary talent.

Senior Practice Owner / Equity Partner

$185,000–$385,000+ profit

Independent + equity-partner DVM · the substantial NH companion animal practice ownership

Senior Specialist Vet (Surgery / Internal Med)

$165,000–$258,000+ bonus

Board-certified specialist · the substantial NH specialty referral · DACVS + DACVIM

Senior Emergency / Critical Care Vet

$155,000–$235,000+ bonus

Emergency + critical care DVM · the substantial NH 24/7 ER referral · DACVECC

Senior Equine Vet

$118,000–$185,000+ bonus

Equine DVM · the substantial NH horse country + Lakes Region + post-2020 UHNW

Senior Companion Animal Vet (Banfield / VCA)

$118,000–$172,000+ bonus

Banfield + VCA NH corporate veterinary · Mars Veterinary Health

Senior Dairy / Small Farm Vet

$108,000–$155,000+ truck

Dairy + small farm DVM · the substantial NH-VT dairy + small farm + the substantial USDA-APHIS

Senior Boston Specialty / Tufts Commute Vet

$135,000–$215,000+ bonus

Tufts Cummings MA-NH commute · NH-resident specialty DVM + tax-haven arbitrage

Senior Federal Civilian Vet (USDA / APHIS)

$108,000–$165,000

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service + USDA-APHIS · meatpacking + animal health

Mid-Career Vet (3-7 yrs)

$95,000–$135,000

Associate DVM at NH practices · transitioning to senior band

New Vet (Step 1-3)

$82,000–$115,000

New grad DVM at NH corporate + private + Tufts + Cornell placement · entry band

Worth knowing: New Hampshire post-2020 UHNW migration + the substantial NH companion animal + equine practice growth is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state migration-driven companion + equine veterinary anchor and a feature most national veterinary surveys understate for NH. The substantial NH post-2020 UHNW migration veterinary practice growth (the substantial post-2020 NH UHNW migration leveraging NH 0% wage income tax + post-2025 NH I&D tax repeal making NH fully income-tax-free + NH 0% sales tax tax-haven + the substantial post-2020 NH Lakes Region + White Mountains + Seacoast UHNW second-home + primary-residence concentrations + the substantial post-2020 NH companion animal practice consolidation + the substantial NH-MA Boston cross-border veterinary referral + the substantial NH equine veterinary growth at NH horse country + Lakes Region + the substantial post-2020 NH UHNW Tufts Cummings School veterinary access via commute) supports distinctive NH veterinary practice growth. Senior practice owners + specialists clear $165-385K+ profit. UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture Durham + the substantial UNH-Tufts pre-vet partnership pipeline + NH has NO in-state DVM-granting institution + the substantial NH DVM recruitment from Tufts Cummings + Cornell + UPenn + UMass Amherst pre-vet. Banfield + VCA NH + the substantial NH independent veterinary practice + dairy + small farm + USDA-APHIS. NH 0% wage income tax + post-2025 NH I&D tax repeal + NH 0% sales tax + NH is NOT a RTW state anchor the NH veterinary proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Veterinarians in New Hampshire and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (New Hampshire levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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