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.
2021 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 52.84 | 29.21 | 37.94 | 48.26 | 61.74 | 79.62 |
| Alaska | 52.45 | 23.04 | 37.86 | 47.55 | 62.41 | 79.89 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 51.85 | 22.93 | 37.42 | 47.50 | 61.57 | 79.89 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 53.87 | 29.60 | 43.05 | 49.22 | 62.98 | 80.65 |
| Balance of State | 54.06 | 29.28 | 37.66 | 48.11 | 64.47 | * |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.