How much does a veterinarian make?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterinarians had a median pay of $84,460 per year in 2012. This equated to $40.61 per hour.

The median income provided by the BLS is the average income for veterinarians. The lowest 10 percent earned only $51,530, while the top 10 percent earned $144,100. Other factors that determine a veterinarian's rate of pay are geographic location and field specialization. For example, a companion animal veterinarian that primarily cares for dogs and cats in Los Angeles is more likely to earn a different income than an equine veterinarian who treats horses in Iowa..