Side-by-side distribution
Physician
$217,500
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 48%
- Live roles
- 9,631
Veterinarian
$156,250
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 38.6%
- Live roles
- 1,512
Highest-paying jobs
Physician Cardiologist Part Time
Physician Family Practice Primary Care
Physician Family Practice Primary Care
Physician, Emergency Department, Full Time
Physician Internal Medicine
OB/GYN Physician MD/DO
Physician - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Physician - Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
Physician - Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences - Physician, Breast Radiologist
Highest-paying jobs
Emergency Veterinarian (Part-Time) - Colorado Springs, CO
Emergency Veterinarian (Part-Time) - Silverdale, WA
Emergency Veterinarian - Colorado Springs, CO
Emergency Veterinarian - Larkspur, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Elk Grove, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Honolulu, HI
Emergency Veterinarian - San Jose, CA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Honolulu, HI
Emergency Veterinarian - Palm Desert, CA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Federal Way, WA
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
CVS Health
|
$150,977 | 1,040 |
One Medical
|
$238,000 | 246 |
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$130,000 | 246 |
Essentia Health
|
$1,000,000 | 183 |
| MU MultiCare | $301,800 | 155 |
Sentara Health
|
$10,000 | 140 |
CenterWell
|
$276,750 | 125 |
ChenMed
|
$268,528 | 115 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Lap of Love
|
$100,000 | 200 |
AmeriVet
|
$142,500 | 64 |
| VP Veterinary Practice Partners | $135,000 | 61 |
|
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
|
$245,000 | 58 |
Modern Animal
|
$165,000 | 25 |
| DP Destination Pet | $152,500 | 22 |
Associated Veterinary Partners
|
$110,000 | 17 |
Bond Vet
|
$165,000 | 16 |
Physician salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $318,350 | 61 |
| Denver | $250,350 | 37 |
| Los Angeles | $228,800 | 25 |
| Atlanta | $225,000 | 14 |
| Austin | $216,200 | 27 |
| Chicago | $216,200 | 46 |
| New York | $166,400 | 132 |
| Seattle | $160,400 | 52 |
| Boston | $144,168 | 36 |
| London | $98,863 | 10 |
Veterinarian salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $187,500 | 4 |
| Los Angeles | $170,000 | 13 |
| Boston | $162,500 | 5 |
| San Francisco | $145,000 | 4 |
| Chicago | $135,000 | 8 |
| New York | $132,500 | 28 |
| London | $67,485 | 5 |
Physician vs Veterinarian: which pays more?
The median for Physician is $217,500 per year (typically $137,259–$293,000), versus $156,250 for Veterinarian ($130,367–$180,000). That puts Physician about 39% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Physician and Veterinarian are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.