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Job outlook for veterinary surgeons in the United States
Are veterinary surgeon jobs in demand?
Yes, veterinary surgeon jobs are in demand. Veterinary surgeon demand is projected to grow 19% from 2018 to 2028.
Veterinary surgeon job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of veterinary surgeon jobs and the average veterinary surgeon salary over time.
Veterinary surgeon jobs over time
Veterinary surgeon job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 799 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 762 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 770 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 734 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 717 | 0.00% |
Average veterinary surgeon salary over time
Veterinary surgeon salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $360,645 | $173.39 | +4.0% |
| 2025 | $346,874 | $166.77 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $340,951 | $163.92 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $328,560 | $157.96 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $322,564 | $155.08 | +0.3% |
Veterinary surgeon jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of veterinary surgeon job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where veterinary surgeons earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for veterinary surgeons
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 265 | 4% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 49 | 4% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 48 | 4% |
| 4 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 598 | 3% |
| 5 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 337 | 3% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 173 | 3% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 166 | 3% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 153 | 3% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 29 | 3% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 22 | 3% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 20 | 3% |
| 12 | New York | 19,849,399 | 301 | 2% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 245 | 2% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 171 | 2% |
| 15 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 155 | 2% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 154 | 2% |
| 17 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 106 | 2% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 89 | 2% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 80 | 2% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 18 | 2% |
Most common cities for veterinary surgeons
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oceanside | 1 | 3% | $305,577 |
| 2 | Lakewood | 1 | 1% | $315,282 |
| 3 | Town North Country | 1 | 1% | $252,340 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $228,279 |
| 5 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $262,110 |