Annual Salary for a Veterinarian
The average annual salary for a veterinarian is $90,000. The range of annual salaries for veterinarians is from $59,000 to $115,000.
The average annual salary for a veterinarian in the United States is $111,600. The best-paid veterinarians make more than $173,000 per year.
The average annual salary for a veterinarian is $89,000.
Veterinarians’ salaries vary depending on where they work and how much experience they have. For example, veterinarians in California earn an average of $111,000 per year while those who work in Texas make an average of $88,000 per year.
The best-paid veterinarians work in New York City where they make as much as $133,000 per year.
Annual Salary For A Veterinarian
How Much Does a Veterinarian Make?
Veterinarians made a median salary of $99,250 in 2020. The best-paid 25 percent made $126,260 that year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent made $79,430.
25%
$79,430
Median
$99,250
75%
$126,260
Salary Outlook
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2020
$90,000
$95,000
$100,000
$105,000
$110,000
What Is the Outlook for Veterinarians?
The BLS projects 14,500 new jobs will open in the field by 2030. Veterinarian jobs are set to grow by 17%.
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Best-Paying Cities for Veterinarians
The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salary in the veterinarian profession are Houston, Bridgeport, Akron, Ogden, and Modesto.
Houston, Texas
$169,220
Bridgeport, Connecticut
$150,370
Akron, Ohio
$150,330
Ogden, Utah
$150,310
Modesto, California
$149,460
