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Veterinarian Salary

Veterinarians diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals.

Median: $103,260 Growth: 19% BLS Data

Veterinarian Salary Range

Entry Level

$72,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$105,000

5-10 years

Senior Level

$150,000

10+ years

Salary Percentiles

10th Percentile $63,540

25th Percentile $79,980

Median (50th) $103,260

75th Percentile $135,480

90th Percentile $175,000

Top Paying States for Veterinarians

1 Texas

$125,000

2 New Jersey

$122,000

3 Virginia

$120,000

4 California

$118,000

5 Connecticut

$115,000

Job Outlook & Education

Growth Rate

+19%

Much Faster Than Average

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree

How Much Do Veterinarians Make?

The median annual salary for a veterinarian in the United States is $103,260 as of 2026. This means half of veterinarians earn more than this amount, and half earn less.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years): $72,000
Mid Career (5-10 years): $105,000
Senior Level (10+ years): $150,000

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Hourly Equivalent

Based on 2,080 work hours/year

$49/hr

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What Can a Veterinarian Afford?

Based on median salary of $103,260

Max Rent $2,625/mo

Max Car Payment $1,050/mo

Monthly Savings $1,279/mo

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