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Compare veterinarian licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$118,465
across 48 states
Avg. Time to License
4.1 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$253
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $98,060#43 | 4.1 yr#1 | $350#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | — | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $132,810#7 | 4.1 yr#1 | $400#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $100,820#40 | 4.1 yr#1 | $200#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $158,950#1 | 4.1 yr#1 | $800#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $122,980#23 | 4.1 yr#1 | $275#37 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $130,700#11 | 4.1 yr#1 | $350#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | — | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $153,200#3 | 4.1 yr#1 | $285#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $131,170#10 | 4.1 yr#1 | $350#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $115,220#31 | 4.1 yr#1 | $200#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $102,730#36 | 4.1 yr#1 | $185#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $106,080#33 | 4.1 yr#1 | $240#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $128,290#14 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $119,230#29 | 4.1 yr#1 | $150#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $100,910#39 | 4.1 yr#1 | $50#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $102,510#37 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $98,210#42 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $120,630#27 | 4.1 yr#1 | $300#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $124,070#20 | 4.1 yr#1 | $200#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | — | 4.1 yr#1 | $300#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $131,500#8 | 4.1 yr#1 | $300#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $112,320#32 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $117,340#30 | 4.1 yr#1 | $300#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $101,300#38 | 4.1 yr#1 | $200#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $119,640#28 | 4.1 yr#1 | $175#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $82,340#48 | 4.1 yr#1 | $200#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $83,710#47 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $121,720#25 | 4.1 yr#1 | $350#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $128,890#13 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $148,550#4 | 4.1 yr#1 | $215#21 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $126,710#17 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $131,330#9 | 4.1 yr#1 | $372#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $123,430#21 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $99,490#41 | 4.1 yr#1 | $200#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $123,140#22 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $96,360#44 | 4.1 yr#1 | $200#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $102,910#35 | 4.1 yr#1 | $300#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $129,510#12 | 4.1 yr#1 | $150#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $126,860#15 | 4.1 yr#1 | $160#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $126,720#16 | 4.1 yr#1 | $200#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $89,970#46 | 4.1 yr#1 | $200#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $125,420#18 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $121,220#26 | 4.1 yr#1 | $370#48 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $121,850#24 | 4.1 yr#1 | $160#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $134,240#6 | 4.1 yr#1 | $175#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $124,110#19 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $155,060#2 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $134,290#5 | 4.1 yr#1 | $200#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $104,440#34 | 4.1 yr#1 | $150#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $95,400#45 | 4.1 yr#1 | $200#10 | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.