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Salary Guide

Veterinarian Salary in United States

Based on 482,896 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

Brooklyn6,005 job openings
New York5,425 job openings
Eastern3,400 job openings
Northern3,143 job openings
San Antonio2,438 job openings
Austin2,362 job openings
Los Angeles2,362 job openings
Houston2,026 job openings
Phoenix1,927 job openings
Portland1,739 job openings
Dallas1,722 job openings
Chicago1,679 job openings
Las Vegas1,420 job openings
Tucson1,410 job openings
Jacksonville1,311 job openings
Springfield1,305 job openings
Seattle1,279 job openings
Indianapolis1,271 job openings
Charlotte1,208 job openings
Denver1,175 job openings
Florida1,142 job openings
Stockton1,128 job openings
Orlando1,104 job openings
Greenville1,103 job openings
Columbia1,074 job openings
Washington1,064 job openings
Richmond1,053 job openings
Albuquerque1,049 job openings

Veterinarian

482,896 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 482,896 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 6,005 job openings.

Explore 482,896 Veterinarian job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.