The salary statistics and trend of veterinarians in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare veterinarians salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $54,320 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $70,650 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $90,540 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $119,540 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $160,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for veterinarians in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) veterinarians is $160,720. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $90,540. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent veterinarians is $54,320.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of veterinarians in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $90,540 | 1.86% | 6.60% |
| 2016 | $88,860 | 0.35% | - |
| 2015 | $88,550 | 0.90% | - |
| 2014 | $87,750 | 1.09% | - |
| 2013 | $86,790 | 2.57% | - |
| 2012 | $84,560 | - | - |
The average salaries of veterinarians in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of veterinarians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Veterinary Services | |
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