Industries with Fastest Veterinarians Salary Growth
These industries raised Veterinarians salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
25
Industries with Growth
+87.5%
Highest Growth
+37.1%
Average Growth
1
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Veterinarians salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 25 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $95,170 | $178,430 | +$83,260 | +87.5% |
| 2 | Educational Services | $80,800 | $133,790 | +$52,990 | +65.6% |
| 3 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $111,440 | $181,010 | +$69,570 | +62.4% |
| 4 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $80,530 | $126,610 | +$46,080 | +57.2% |
| 5 | Chemical Manufacturing | $92,070 | $143,760 | +$51,690 | +56.1% |
| 6 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $92,070 | $143,760 | +$51,690 | +56.1% |
| 7 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $98,360 | $143,290 | +$44,930 | +45.7% |
| 8 | Spectator Sports | $98,360 | $143,290 | +$44,930 | +45.7% |
| 9 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $106,520 | $145,190 | +$38,670 | +36.3% |
| 10 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $106,850 | $145,190 | +$38,340 | +35.9% |
| 11 | Other Personal Services | $95,390 | $126,800 | +$31,410 | +32.9% |
| 12 | Personal and Laundry Services | $95,390 | $126,280 | +$30,890 | +32.4% |
| 13 | Veterinary Services | $95,500 | $125,600 | +$30,100 | +31.5% |
| 14 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $95,510 | $125,560 | +$30,050 | +31.5% |
| 15 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $95,550 | $125,580 | +$30,030 | +31.4% |
| 16 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $106,900 | $140,340 | +$33,440 | +31.3% |
| 17 | Employment Services | $114,260 | $147,460 | +$33,200 | +29.1% |
| 18 | Administrative and Support Services | $114,300 | $147,460 | +$33,160 | +29.0% |
| 19 | Social Advocacy Organizations | $97,010 | $124,290 | +$27,280 | +28.1% |
| 20 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $97,560 | $124,290 | +$26,730 | +27.4% |
| 21 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $108,180 | $131,310 | +$23,130 | +21.4% |
| 22 | Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | $92,610 | $110,190 | +$17,580 | +19.0% |
| 23 | Support Activities for Animal Production | $92,820 | $110,190 | +$17,370 | +18.7% |
| 24 | Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $89,910 | $100,740 | +$10,830 | +12.0% |
| 25 | Hospitals | $125,230 | $129,910 | +$4,680 | +3.7% |
1 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $99,940 | $59,990 | -$39,950 | -40.0% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Veterinarians in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.