Veterinarians (29-1131)
Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 162 | 200 | 23.46 | 3 | 4 | 11 | United States | 84500 | 100100 | 0.0 | 1800 | 1800 | 5100 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is robust with low employment opportunities.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 52.09 | 29.18 | 38.19 | 47.72 | 60.70 | 79.08 |
| Alaska | 48.08 | 21.49 | 31.25 | 43.63 | 53.11 | 79.70 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 51.72 | 20.92 | 35.28 | 45.53 | 56.48 | 86.58 |
| Balance of State | 35.77 | 25.87 | 28.55 | 34.68 | 40.82 | 47.89 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.