Salary Outlook
The BLS reports that veterinarians earned a median salary of $82,900 in 2011. The best-paid veterinarians earned $141,680, while the lowest-paid earned $50,480. Veterinarians working in research, federal and state government, and university systems tended to be among the highest paid, and top-paying metropolitan areas include New Haven, Conn., Lakeland-Winter Haven, Fla., and Newark, N.J.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $74,310.00 |
| 2004 | $75,400.00 |
| 2006 | $82,200.00 |
| 2008 | $90,100.00 |
| 2010 | $92,640.00 |
Average Veterinarian Pay vs. All Healthcare Jobs
With a median salary of $82,900, veterinarians earn a healthy salary for health care jobs. While they earn less than physicians, who have an annual mean wage of $183,170, veterinarians earn more than double the pay of veterinary technologists ($30,140) and an amount similar to physician's assistants ($89,860).
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Physician | $183,170.00 |
| Veterinarian | $82,900.00 |
| Registered Nurse | $65,690.00 |
| Epidemiologist | $64,220.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for Veterinarians
The highest paid in the veterinarian profession work in the metropolitan areas of New Haven, CT, Winter Haven, FL, and Newark, NJ. The Myrtle Beach, SC area also pays well, as does the city of Port St. Lucie, FL.
New Haven, CT
Average Salary: $158,240 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a veterinarian working in New Haven, CT is $158,240, which is $75,340 more than the average pay in the profession.
Winter Haven, FL
Average Salary: $156,950 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a veterinarian working in Winter Haven, FL is $156,950, which is $74,050 more than the average pay in the profession.
Newark, NJ
Average Salary: $149,620 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a veterinarian working in Newark, NJ is $149,620, which is $66,720 more than the average pay in the profession.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Average Salary: $147,230 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a veterinarian working in Myrtle Beach, SC is $147,230, which is $64,330 more than the average pay in the profession.
Port St. Lucie, FL
Average Salary: $146,200 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a veterinarian working in Port St. Lucie, FL is $146,200, which is $63,300 more than the average pay in the profession.
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