U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDiagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54,480 | 2.3 % | $44.51 | $92,570 | 1.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.00 | $30.96 | $39.44 | $51.53 | $69.82 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $49,910 | $64,390 | $82,040 | $107,190 | $145,230 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 49,960 | 8.63 | $44.48 | $92,520 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 1,350 | 0.07 | $42.47 | $88,340 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 610 | 0.02 | $35.97 | $74,820 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 530 | 0.28 | $40.53 | $84,290 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 530 | 0.02 | (8) | (8) |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 49,960 | 8.63 | $44.48 | $92,520 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 530 | 0.28 | $40.53 | $84,290 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | 250 | 0.19 | $33.25 | $69,150 |
| Support Activities for Animal Production | 50 | 0.18 | $59.60 | $123,960 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 1,350 | 0.07 | $42.47 | $88,340 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Activities for Animal Production | 50 | 0.18 | $59.60 | $123,960 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 260 | 0.04 | $55.49 | $115,420 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 60 | 0.02 | $53.50 | $111,290 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 49,960 | 8.63 | $44.48 | $92,520 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 1,350 | 0.07 | $42.47 | $88,340 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 5,190 | 0.37 | 0.87 | $48.14 | $100,140 |
| Texas | 4,100 | 0.41 | 0.95 | $49.17 | $102,270 |
| Florida | 3,100 | 0.44 | 1.02 | $52.36 | $108,910 |
| New York | 2,990 | 0.36 | 0.84 | $49.90 | $103,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,080 | 0.38 | 0.88 | $54.72 | $113,810 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1,560 | 0.72 | 1.69 | $35.95 | $74,780 |
| Idaho | 420 | 0.70 | 1.63 | $33.53 | $69,740 |
| Montana | 290 | 0.69 | 1.60 | $30.37 | $63,180 |
| Oregon | 1,060 | 0.68 | 1.58 | $38.30 | $79,660 |
| Wisconsin | 1,680 | 0.64 | 1.50 | $39.04 | $81,210 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 750 | 0.47 | 1.09 | $60.84 | $126,550 |
| New Jersey | 1,280 | 0.34 | 0.79 | $60.48 | $125,790 |
| District of Columbia | 80 | 0.12 | 0.29 | $57.69 | $120,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,080 | 0.38 | 0.88 | $54.72 | $113,810 |
| Delaware | 170 | 0.44 | 1.02 | $53.88 | $112,070 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,030 | 0.29 | 0.68 | $41.35 | $86,010 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,020 | 0.41 | 0.96 | $47.34 | $98,460 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,020 | 0.21 | 0.48 | $62.36 | $129,710 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 930 | 0.41 | 0.95 | $49.41 | $102,770 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 870 | 0.40 | 0.92 | $36.85 | $76,650 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 800 | 0.21 | 0.49 | $46.25 | $96,190 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 800 | 0.48 | 1.11 | $50.04 | $104,080 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 740 | 0.59 | 1.38 | $38.59 | $80,260 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 730 | 0.61 | 1.42 | $43.54 | $90,560 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 710 | 0.39 | 0.92 | $56.11 | $116,710 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 170 | 1.39 | 3.25 | $32.77 | $68,160 |
| Greeley, CO | 100 | 1.34 | 3.13 | $37.78 | $78,580 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | 60 | 1.23 | 2.87 | $27.09 | $56,360 |
| Lawrence, KS | 50 | 1.07 | 2.49 | $30.28 | $62,970 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | 60 | 1.05 | 2.44 | $48.74 | $101,370 |
| Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Division | 80 | 1.03 | 2.40 | $43.47 | $90,420 |
| Dubuque, IA | 50 | 1.02 | 2.38 | $33.31 | $69,280 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | 70 | 0.96 | 2.25 | $40.65 | $84,550 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 80 | 0.95 | 2.22 | $49.61 | $103,190 |
| Prescott, AZ | 50 | 0.94 | 2.20 | $32.75 | $68,120 |