Veterinarians pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for veterinarians is $62.55 an hour ($130,100 a year). About 83,900 people work in this job there.
Pay range for veterinarians in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.54 | $73,920 |
| 25% of workers | $48.78 | $101,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.55 | $130,100 |
| 75% of workers | $79.87 | $166,120 |
| 90% of workers | $103.70 | $215,700 |
Best-paying states for veterinarians
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $163,920 | 9,170 |
| Maryland | $163,170 | 1,430 |
| Washington | $160,510 | 2,390 |
| New Jersey | $160,140 | 1,910 |
| Arizona | $152,020 | 2,080 |
| Massachusetts | $140,260 | 1,920 |
| District of Columbia | $134,530 | 190 |
| Illinois | $133,580 | 2,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $133,520 | 3,490 |
| Minnesota | $133,110 | 2,140 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $105,630
- Arizona · $152,020
- Arkansas · $107,710
- California · $163,920
- Colorado · $130,840
- Connecticut · $126,190
- Florida · $131,660
- Georgia · $126,590
- Idaho · $116,170
- Illinois · $133,580
- Indiana · $124,530
- Iowa · $124,610
- Kansas · $107,080
- Kentucky · $104,100
- Louisiana · $124,370
- Maine · $130,600
- Maryland · $163,170
- Massachusetts · $140,260
- Michigan · $125,390
- Minnesota · $133,110
- Missouri · $114,660
- Montana · $99,390
- Nebraska · $103,500
- Nevada · $125,550
- New Hampshire · $128,190
- New Jersey · $160,140
- New York · $131,830
- North Carolina · $129,240
- Ohio · $125,060
- Oklahoma · $98,090
- Oregon · $128,880
- Pennsylvania · $133,520
- South Carolina · $122,130
- Tennessee · $124,350
- Texas · $131,330
- Utah · $123,990
- Virginia · $126,730
- Washington · $160,510
- Wisconsin · $108,780
Education, experience and outlook for veterinarians
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,380 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $38,150 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $256,560 |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,040 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $335,550 |
| Dermatologists | $328,730 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $312,400 |
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