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Veterinarians Salary in the United States
Median pay, percentile range, and top US metros — official BLS data.
Median annual salary
$125,510
~$60/hr · ~$10,459/mo
Total US jobs
86K
Much faster than average
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Growth: +10%
Salary range
10th %ile
$70,350
25th %ile
$98,420
Median
$125,510
75th %ile
$161,610
90th %ile
$212,890
Top US metros for Veterinarians
| Metro | Local salary |
|---|---|
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $159,200 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $165,060 |
| Yakima, WA | $157,140 |
| Napa, CA | $179,080 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $187,990 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $159,600 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $175,050 |
| Anchorage, AK | $164,220 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $161,880 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $152,200 |
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Find Veterinarians jobs →Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.