Veterinary Surgeon
Veterinary
$190K
median
$140K
25th %ile
$190K
median
$340K
90th %ile
▲ 5.5% YoY growth
🐾 Veterinary Industry
Veterinary Salary Guide 2026
Veterinarian, vet technician, veterinary surgeon, and practice manager salaries. Based on BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B disclosure data — updated quarterly.
6
job titles tracked
$97K
avg median salary
$190K
top role median
Veterinary salaries — all roles
Veterinarian
Veterinary
$120K
median
$88K
25th %ile
$120K
median
$220K
90th %ile
▲ 5% YoY growth
Zoo Veterinarian
Veterinary
$102K
median
$75K
25th %ile
$102K
median
$182K
90th %ile
▲ 4% YoY growth
Veterinary Practice Manager
Veterinary
$65K
median
$48K
25th %ile
$65K
median
$108K
90th %ile
▲ 5% YoY growth
Animal Behaviorist
Veterinary
$62K
median
$45K
25th %ile
$62K
median
$115K
90th %ile
▲ 4.5% YoY growth
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary
$42K
median
$32K
25th %ile
$42K
median
$68K
90th %ile
▲ 6.5% YoY growth
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