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Salary Guide

Veterinarian Salary in United States

Based on 489,590 job listings - 2026

-16.6% vs 2025
Average salary
$120,000 - $135,000
Median salary
$120,000 - $135,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$72K
25th percentile$90K
Median$120K
75th percentile$135K
90th percentile$155K

50% of professionals earn between $90,000 - $135,000 USD

The median salary is $120,000

Top cities

Brooklyn5,962 job openings
New York5,705 job openings
Eastern3,297 job openings
Northern3,127 job openings
San Antonio2,448 job openings
Los Angeles2,430 job openings
Austin2,407 job openings
Houston2,080 job openings
Phoenix1,943 job openings
Portland1,793 job openings
Dallas1,742 job openings
Chicago1,724 job openings
Las Vegas1,465 job openings
Tucson1,398 job openings
Jacksonville1,351 job openings
Seattle1,348 job openings
Indianapolis1,320 job openings
Springfield1,316 job openings
Charlotte1,219 job openings
Denver1,198 job openings
Washington1,182 job openings
Orlando1,147 job openings
Stockton1,144 job openings
Greenville1,115 job openings
Sacramento1,101 job openings
Richmond1,100 job openings
Tampa1,080 job openings
Columbia1,071 job openings

Veterinarian

489,590 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 489,590 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 5,962 job openings.

Explore 489,590 Veterinarian job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.