Median annual earnings of veterinarians were $71,990 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $56,450 and $94,880. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $43,530, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $133,150.
The average annual salary for veterinarians in the Federal Government was $84,335 in 2007.
According to a survey by the American Veterinary Medical Association, average starting salaries of veterinary medical college graduates in 2006 varied by type of practice as follows:
| Large animals, exclusively | $61,029 |
| Small animals, predominantly | 57,117 |
| Small animals, exclusively | 56,241 |
| Private clinical practice | 55,031 |
| Large animals, predominantly | 53,397 |
| Mixed animals | 52,254 |
| Equine (horses) | 40,130 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition
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