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Salary Guide

Veterinarian Salary in United States

Based on 480,307 job listings - 2026

-15.7% vs 2025
Average salary
$120,000 - $135,000
Median salary
$120,000 - $135,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$70K
25th percentile$87K
Median$120K
75th percentile$135K
90th percentile$155K

50% of professionals earn between $87,360 - $135,000 USD

The median salary is $120,000

Top cities

Brooklyn5,967 job openings
New York5,604 job openings
Eastern3,297 job openings
Northern3,123 job openings
San Antonio2,445 job openings
Los Angeles2,417 job openings
Austin2,412 job openings
Houston2,082 job openings
Phoenix1,920 job openings
Portland1,793 job openings
Chicago1,759 job openings
Dallas1,739 job openings
Las Vegas1,491 job openings
Tucson1,396 job openings
Seattle1,367 job openings
Jacksonville1,348 job openings
Indianapolis1,323 job openings
Springfield1,307 job openings
Charlotte1,222 job openings
Denver1,212 job openings
Stockton1,144 job openings
Orlando1,140 job openings
Washington1,126 job openings
Greenville1,109 job openings
Richmond1,108 job openings
Sacramento1,102 job openings
Tampa1,083 job openings
Columbia1,069 job openings

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Veterinarian

480,307 job openings

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The average salary for a Veterinarian in United States is USD 120,000 - USD 135,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 127,500 per year, based on 480,307 active job listings.

The cities with the most Veterinarian job opportunities in United States are Brooklyn, New York, Eastern, Northern, San Antonio. Brooklyn leads with 5,967 job openings.

Explore 480,307 Veterinarian job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.