Veterinarian Salary in the US
$83,670
per year
per month
$6,970
per month
per year
Bonus
$5,200/year
Bonus
$430/month
Veterinarian - Average Salary
The average salary for a Veterinarian is $83,670 per year ($6,970 per month), which is $30,180 (+56%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Veterinarian can expect an average starting salary of $62,350. The highest salaries can exceed $122,600.
A Veterinarian can expect an average starting salary of $62,350. The highest salaries can exceed $122,600.
$62,350
Low
$83,670
Average salary
$122,600
High
$5,200
Low
$6,970
Average salary
$10,220
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $74,100 $148,200 | ||
| Salary | $62,350 - 122,600 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 25,600 | |
| Total Pay | $62,350 - 148,200 |
$0 $6,180 $12,350 | ||
| Salary | $5,200 - 10,220 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 2,130 | |
| Total Pay | $5,200 - 12,350 |
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Veterinarian Salary Range
Among Veterinarians in the US, Entry Level Veterinarians have the lowest salaries, while specialized professionals like Exotic Animal Veterinarians and Zoo Veterinarians enjoy the highest salaries.
Veterinarian - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Veterinarian | $98K/year | +17% |
| Exotic Animal Veterinarian | $94K/year | +12% |
| Equine Veterinarian | $77K/year | -8% |
| Entry Level Veterinarian | $69K/year | -18% |
Veterinarian - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Veterinarian with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $68,840 per year. A mid career Veterinarian with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $76,750, while a Senior Veterinarian with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $92,575. Veterinarians with more than 20 years of experience earn $95,260 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Veterinarian
| Late Career | ▲ +14% |
| Senior | ▲ +11% |
| Average Salary | $83,670/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -8% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -18% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
80%
80%
Male
20%
20%
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Veterinarian - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Veterinarian jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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