Veterinarian salary in the United States

How much does a Veterinarian make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$130,100

Median $130,100
Low $73,920High $215,700

Based on 83,900 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$73,920
25th percentile
$101,460
75th percentile
$166,120
90th percentile
$215,700

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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