SOC 29-1131 · May 2025 · United States
Veterinarians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Veterinarians across the United States is $130,100 per year, measured over 83,900 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $163,920.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Veterinarians
Pay for this occupation varies by 84.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $163,920 and South Dakota pays $88,650.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $163,920 | 9,170 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $163,170 | 1,430 | |
| 3 | Washington | $160,510 | 2,390 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $160,140 | 1,910 | |
| 5 | Arizona | $152,020 | 2,080 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $140,260 | 1,920 | |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $134,530 | 190 | |
| 8 | Illinois | $133,580 | 2,330 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $133,520 | 3,490 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $133,110 | 2,140 |
States with the most Veterinarians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 9,170 | $163,920 | |
| 2 | Texas | 6,270 | $131,330 | |
| 3 | Florida | 5,360 | $131,660 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 3,490 | $133,520 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 3,430 | $125,060 | |
| 6 | New York | 3,390 | $131,830 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 2,940 | $129,240 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 2,700 | $126,730 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 2,670 | $126,590 | |
| 10 | Washington | 2,390 | $160,510 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $208,080 | 1,350 |
| 2 | San Jose | $192,160 | 350 |
| 3 | Napa | $172,600 | 30 |
| 4 | Sacramento | $165,260 | 830 |
| 5 | Santa Cruz | $164,820 | 130 |
| 6 | Atlantic City | $164,620 | 60 |
| 7 | Barnstable Town | $164,060 | 100 |
| 8 | Seattle | $163,810 | 1,330 |
| 9 | Amherst Town | $163,630 | 60 |
| 10 | Kennewick | $163,520 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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