Earnings
Median
annual earnings of veterinarians is $79,050 in the United States. The
middle 50 percent earned between $61,370 and $104,110. The lowest 10
percent earned less than $46,610, and the highest 10 percent earned more
than $143,660. The average annual salary for veterinarians in the Federal Government is
$93,398.
According to a survey by the American Veterinary Medical Association,
average starting salaries of veterinary medical college
graduates varied by type of practice as follows (be sure to check
with AVMA for the most current numbers before embarking on a degree):
|
Small
animals, exclusively |
$64,744 |
|
Large
animals, exclusively |
62,424 |
|
Small
animals, predominantly |
61,753 |
|
Mixed animals |
58,522 |
|
Large
animals, predominantly |
57,745 |
|
Equine
(horses) |
41,636 |
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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