The salary statistics and trend of veterinarians in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $56,010 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $81,650 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $103,100 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $142,800 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $186,500 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for veterinarians in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $186,500. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $103,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent veterinarians is $56,010.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of veterinarians in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $103,100 | 0.16% | -8.68% |
| 2016 | $102,930 | -15.04% | - |
| 2015 | $118,410 | 1.08% | - |
| 2014 | $117,130 | 3.24% | - |
| 2013 | $113,330 | 1.13% | - |
| 2012 | $112,050 | - | - |
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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