States with Fastest Veterinarians Salary Growth
These states raised Veterinarians salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for relocation decisions and understanding regional wage trends.
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States with Growth
+50.1%
Highest Growth
+26.8%
Average Growth
0
States with Decline
Top 15 States for Salary Growth
Veterinarians salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 26 States with Salary Growth
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | $80,380 | $120,630 | +$40,250 | +50.1% |
| 2 | California | $107,880 | $158,950 | +$51,070 | +47.3% |
| 3 | Florida | $90,620 | $131,170 | +$40,550 | +44.7% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $105,930 | $153,200 | +$47,270 | +44.6% |
| 5 | Colorado | $87,550 | $122,980 | +$35,430 | +40.5% |
| 6 | Indiana | $88,580 | $119,230 | +$30,650 | +34.6% |
| 7 | Missouri | $89,170 | $119,640 | +$30,470 | +34.2% |
| 8 | Illinois | $95,750 | $128,290 | +$32,540 | +34.0% |
| 9 | Nevada | $92,720 | $121,720 | +$29,000 | +31.3% |
| 10 | Connecticut | $100,420 | $130,700 | +$30,280 | +30.2% |
| 11 | Georgia | $88,580 | $115,220 | +$26,640 | +30.1% |
| 12 | Mississippi | $77,910 | $101,300 | +$23,390 | +30.0% |
| 13 | Arizona | $102,560 | $132,810 | +$30,250 | +29.5% |
| 14 | Maine | $95,910 | $124,070 | +$28,160 | +29.4% |
| 15 | Minnesota | $91,030 | $117,340 | +$26,310 | +28.9% |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $102,180 | $131,500 | +$29,320 | +28.7% |
| 17 | Michigan | $90,300 | $112,320 | +$22,020 | +24.4% |
| 18 | Kentucky | $79,650 | $98,210 | +$18,560 | +23.3% |
| 19 | Kansas | $85,350 | $102,510 | +$17,160 | +20.1% |
| 20 | Iowa | $85,550 | $100,910 | +$15,360 | +18.0% |
| 21 | Idaho | $92,260 | $106,080 | +$13,820 | +15.0% |
| 22 | Alabama | $90,510 | $98,060 | +$7,550 | +8.3% |
| 23 | Hawaii | $95,280 | $102,730 | +$7,450 | +7.8% |
| 24 | Arkansas | $95,350 | $100,820 | +$5,470 | +5.7% |
| 25 | Nebraska | $80,930 | $83,710 | +$2,780 | +3.4% |
| 26 | Montana | $79,760 | $82,340 | +$2,580 | +3.2% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Veterinarians in each state between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.