Occupation Salary Profile

Veterinarians

SOC Code: 29-1131

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

National Median (BLS)
$140,160
▲ +4.71% Nominal +1.41% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$137,155
▼ -2.03% Nominal ▼ -5% Real
Average Base Salary
$142,530
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
460
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Veterinarians.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $91,780
25th Percentile $114,620
National Median (50th Percentile) $140,160
75th Percentile $166,000
90th Percentile $202,160
P10: $91,780 P50 (Median): $140,160 P90: $202,160
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 397 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $137,155
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -2.03%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -5%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $54,000
25th Percentile $92,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $137,155
75th Percentile $170,000
90th Percentile $200,000
H-1B P10: $54,000 H-1B P50: $137,155 H-1B P90: $200,000
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Veterinarians roles ($137,155) is -2.1% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($140,160).