The average salary for a veterinarian in the United States is around $95,460 per year.
Avg Salary
Veterinarians earn an average yearly salary of $95,460.
Wages typically start from $58,080 and go up to $156,898.
56% above national average Updated in 2019
Veterinarian earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Veterinarian salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $99,540 |
| Alabama | $85,430 |
| Arkansas | $76,170 |
| Arizona | $93,690 |
| California | $107,880 |
| Colorado | $90,630 |
| Connecticut | $99,970 |
| District of Columbia | $93,230 |
| Delaware | $110,020 |
| Florida | $92,410 |
| Georgia | $84,040 |
| Hawaii | $184,350 |
| Iowa | $88,690 |
| Idaho | $89,650 |
| Illinois | $102,472 |
| Indiana | $87,830 |
| Kansas | $87,970 |
| Kentucky | $80,170 |
| Louisiana | $76,370 |
| Massachusetts | $101,910 |
| Maryland | $113,700 |
| Maine | $87,880 |
| Michigan | $84,820 |
| Minnesota | $90,750 |
| Missouri | $89,230 |
| Mississippi | $76,940 |
| Montana | $76,910 |
| North Carolina | $91,550 |
| North Dakota | $88,230 |
| Nebraska | $77,620 |
| New Hampshire | $94,590 |
| New Jersey | $113,860 |
| New Mexico | $94,060 |
| Nevada | $95,410 |
| New York | $105,560 |
| Ohio | $95,310 |
| Oklahoma | $79,340 |
| Oregon | $87,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $109,580 |
| Puerto Rico | $78,460 |
| Rhode Island | $105,050 |
| South Carolina | $99,940 |
| South Dakota | $77,380 |
| Tennessee | $84,330 |
| Texas | $99,040 |
| Utah | $77,950 |
| Virginia | $97,500 |
| Vermont | $96,750 |
| Washington | $89,180 |
| Wisconsin | $83,820 |
| West Virginia | $84,310 |
| Wyoming | $76,970 |
How do veterinarian salaries compare to similar careers?
Veterinarians earn 13% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than orthodontists but more than zoologists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Orthodontist salary | $231K |
| Dentist salary | $156K |
| Podiatrist salary | $126K |
| Veterinarian salary | $95K |
| Chiropractor salary | $70K |
| Aquacultural manager salary | $71K |
| Coroner salary | $69K |
| Zoologist salary | $63K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)