Wage data
Veterinarians Salary in the United States
The median Veterinarians salary in the United States is $130,100 per year, with most earning between $101,460 and $166,120 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$101K – $166K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,920 |
| 25th percentile | $101,460 |
| Median (50th) | $130,100 |
| 75th percentile | $166,120 |
| 90th percentile | $215,700 |
Veterinarians salary by metro
- San Francisco$208,080 median
- San Jose$192,160 median
- Sacramento$165,260 median
- Seattle$163,810 median
- Baltimore$162,930 median
- Phoenix$161,060 median
- Los Angeles$160,080 median
- San Diego$159,750 median
- Minneapolis$158,200 median
- New York$156,150 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.