The salary statistics and trend of veterinarians in the industry of veterinary 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 | $54,290 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $70,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $90,440 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $119,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $160,460 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for veterinarians in the industry of veterinary 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 $160,460. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $90,440. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent veterinarians is $54,290.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of veterinarians in the industry of Veterinary Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $90,440 | 1.87% | 6.58% |
| 2016 | $88,750 | 0.35% | - |
| 2015 | $88,440 | 0.86% | - |
| 2014 | $87,680 | 1.11% | - |
| 2013 | $86,710 | 2.56% | - |
| 2012 | $84,490 | - | - |
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.
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