Veterinarians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$125,510
↑ 51.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Veterinarians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Veterinarians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 51.4% since 2011 ($82,900 → $125,510)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $125,510
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.0% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,510 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $119,100 | +15.3% |
| 2022 | $103,260 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $100,370 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | $99,250 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | $95,460 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $93,830 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | $90,420 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | $88,770 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | $88,490 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | $87,590 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | $86,640 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | $84,460 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | $82,900 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.