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Occupation ยท SOC 29-1131

Veterinarians: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of veterinarians typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 80,630 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $125,510 ($60.34 an hour).

US employment

80,630

Median annual wage

$125,510

Mean annual wage

$140,270

Median hourly wage

$60.34

Education and training

Typical education

Doctoral or professional degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

5

Extensive preparation

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California8,510
  2. 2. Texas5,940
  3. 3. Florida5,480
  4. 4. Pennsylvania3,220
  5. 5. New York3,200
  6. 6. Illinois2,950
  7. 7. North Carolina2,950
  8. 8. Ohio2,880
  9. 9. Virginia2,560
  10. 10. Georgia2,430

States that pay the most

  1. 1. California$158,950
  2. 2. Washington$155,060
  3. 3. District of Columbia$153,200
  4. 4. New Jersey$148,550
  5. 5. West Virginia$134,290
  6. 6. Vermont$134,240
  7. 7. Arizona$132,810
  8. 8. Massachusetts$131,500
  9. 9. New York$131,330
  10. 10. Florida$131,170

Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.

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