Average salary, compensation, and wages for Veterinarians in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of veterinarians were $63,090 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $49,050 and $85,770. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $38,000, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $123,370. According to a survey by the American Veterinary Medical Association, average starting salaries of 2002 veterinary medical college graduates varied by type of practice as follows:
The average annual salary for veterinarians in the Federal Government in nonsupervisory, supervisory, and managerial positions was $72,208 in 2003. More information on Veterinarians from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Veterinarians occupation Number of Veterinarians in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Veterinarians Working conditions for Veterinarians Significant points for Veterinarians Training requirements for Veterinarians Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |