Career profile · SOC 29-1131

Veterinarians

Veterinarians is an occupation catalogued under SOC 29-1131. The role reports a median annual salary of $125,510 in the US and is projected to grow 10% over the next decade (faster than average). Entry typically requires a Doctoral or professional degree, and shows low AI exposure (0.27 on a 0-1 scale) — the role's core work resists automation.

Median salary
$125,510
per year
Growth outlook
Faster Than Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
AI exposure
2.74/10
automation risk

Frequently asked questions

How much does Veterinarians earn?

The median annual salary for Veterinarians in the US is $125,510.

What is the job outlook for Veterinarians?

The role is projected to grow 10% over the next decade (faster than average). Current US employment is approximately 86,400 workers.

How do I become a veterinarians?

The typical entry education is a Doctoral or professional degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

Will AI replace Veterinarians?

Our AI-durability model gives Veterinarians a score of 0.27 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.

How hard is it to enter this field?

Veterinarians has very high barrier to entry — very highly gated — extended graduate education, licensure, or years of specialised training are required.

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