As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Veterinary Surgeon in the US is $105,387, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,027 weekly, or $8,782 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Veterinary Surgeon in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Veterinary Surgeon in the US vary widely, spanning from $85,003 to $116,272. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,717) and 75th percentile ($111,085), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,272 per year. This $16,368 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Internal Medicine, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Veterinary Surgeon often earn 11.3% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 58 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Veterinary Surgeon Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Veterinary Surgeon Salary $85,003 US May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Veterinary Surgeon Salary $94,717 US May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Veterinary Surgeon Salary $105,387 US May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Veterinary Surgeon Salary $111,085 US May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Veterinary Surgeon Salary $116,272 US May 18, 2021
25% $94,717 10% $85,003 90% $116,272 75% $111,085 $105,387 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Veterinary Surgeon ?

Veterinary surgery is surgery performed on animals by veterinarians, whereby the procedures fall into three broad categories: orthopaedics (bones, joints, muscles), soft tissue surgery (skin, body cavities, cardiovascular system, GI/urogenital/respiratory tracts), and neurosurgery. Advanced surgical procedures such as joint replacement (total hip, knee and elbow replacement), fracture repair, stabilization of cranial cruciate ligament deficiency, oncologic (cancer) surgery, herniated disc treatment, complicated gastrointestinal or urogenital procedures, kidney transplant, skin grafts, complic...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Veterinary Surgeon in the United States. The base salary for Veterinary Surgeon ranges from $94,717 to $111,085 with the average base salary of $105,387. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,874 to $135,535 with the average total cash compensation of $107,135.

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