Veterinarians

SOC 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.

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Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 27.7% since 2020-21.

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Thresholds for Level III & IV

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Level III threshold: $124,696

Level IV threshold: $146,869

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$124,696

Level I$78,499

Level II$101,774

Level III$124,696

Level IV$146,869

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	Anchorage, AK, AK	$98,821	$177,923	$257,005	$336,107
2	Lexington Park, MD, MD	$93,288	$167,294	$241,322	$315,328
3	Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, MD	$94,224	$148,886	$203,570	$258,232
4	San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, CA	$111,946	$153,962	$195,998	$238,014
5	Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, AZ	$93,184	$143,166	$193,170	$243,152
6	Flagstaff, AZ, AZ	$78,499	$134,306	$190,091	$245,898
7	Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ, AZ	$78,499	$134,306	$190,091	$245,898
8	Yuma, AZ, AZ	$88,504	$138,590	$188,698	$238,784
9	Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, DC	$92,706	$139,589	$186,451	$233,334
10	San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, CA	$109,117	$147,638	$186,181	$224,702

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Veterinarians

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