Veterinarians salary in the United States
$73,920
10th
$101,460
25th
$130,100
Median
$166,120
75th
$215,700
90th
National median
$130,100
2025 OEWS
Mean
$142,680
Hourly median
$62.55
Employment
83,900
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $208,080 | 1,350 |
| San Jose, CA | $192,160 | 350 |
| Napa, CA | $172,600 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $165,260 | 830 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $164,820 | 130 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $164,620 | 60 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $164,060 | 100 |
| CA | $163,920 | 9,170 |
| Seattle, WA | $163,810 | 1,330 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $163,630 | 60 |
| Kennewick, WA | $163,520 | 60 |
| MD | $163,170 | 1,430 |
| Salinas, CA | $163,080 | 120 |
| Baltimore, MD | $162,930 | 700 |
| Modesto, CA | $162,160 | 120 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $161,060 | 1,480 |
| Riverside, CA | $160,860 | 660 |
| WA | $160,510 | 2,390 |
| Chico, CA | $160,180 | 60 |
| NJ | $160,140 | 1,910 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $160,080 | 2,740 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $159,990 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $159,750 | 1,080 |
| Redding, CA | $159,010 | 60 |
| Olympia, WA | $158,880 | 100 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.