Veterinarians Wages
SOC 29-1130 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Veterinarians is $119,100 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $72,360 and the 90th percentile is $201,440, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
78,220
P10
$72,360
P25
$94,860
Median
$119,100
P75
$155,230
P90
$201,440
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Veterinarians have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $119,100 | $136,300 | $72,360 | $201,440 | 78,220 | — |
| 2022 | $103,260 | $129,110 | $62,350 | $174,500 | 78,810 | -13.3% |
| 2021 | $100,370 | $109,920 | $60,760 | $165,600 | 77,260 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | $99,250 | $108,350 | $60,690 | $164,490 | 73,710 | -1.12% |