Veterinarians in Arizona
Want to work in Arizona as a Veterinarian? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Veterinarians in Arizona are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
-
Projected employment for Veterinarians in Arizona is growing faster than average.
-
Veterinarians in Arizona earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
Featured schools near , edit
How Many Veterinarians Work in Arizona?
There were approximately 1,280 workers employed as Veterinarians in this state in 2018.
There were 1,360 Veterinarians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 80 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,050 Veterinarians working in it, which means Arizona has more Veterinarians than average.
Job Projections for Arizona
Jobs for Veterinarians in this state are growing at a rate of 26.1% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 18.8%.
Arizona Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 100 annual job openings, and 1,980 total jobs in 2026 for Veterinarians in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 4,500 annual jobs and 94,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Veterinarians Make in Arizona?
In 2018 wages for Veterinarians ranged from $36,960 to $147,190 with $93,690 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $17.77 to $70.76. The median hourly rate was $45.04.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $46.15 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $1.11.
The median salary in Arizona is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Arizona Metros for Veterinarians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Veterinarians.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 820 | $97,070 |
Tucson, AZ | 250 | n/a |
Prescott, AZ | 70 | $82,660 |
Top States for Veterinarians Employment
View the list below to see where most Veterinarians work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
California | 7,380 | $107,880 |
Texas | 4,650 | $99,040 |
Florida | 4,370 | $92,410 |
New York | 3,240 | $105,560 |
Pennsylvania | 2,960 | $101,710 |
North Carolina | 2,870 | $91,550 |
Ohio | 2,860 | $95,310 |
Illinois | 2,500 | $97,120 |
Virginia | 2,480 | $97,500 |
Georgia | 2,170 | $84,040 |
Colorado | 2,150 | $90,630 |
Michigan | 2,090 | $84,820 |
Wisconsin | 1,770 | $83,820 |
New Jersey | 1,730 | $113,860 |
Maryland | 1,680 | $113,700 |
Tennessee | 1,630 | $84,330 |
Washington | 1,630 | $89,180 |
Missouri | 1,600 | $89,230 |
Indiana | 1,490 | $87,830 |
Oregon | 1,460 | $87,020 |
Below are the states where Veterinarians get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
New Jersey | $113,860 |
Maryland | $113,700 |
Delaware | $110,020 |
California | $107,880 |
New York | $105,560 |
Rhode Island | $105,050 |
Massachusetts | $101,910 |
Pennsylvania | $101,710 |
Connecticut | $99,970 |
South Carolina | $99,940 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info | Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |