verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Veterinarian Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$107,080/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.48/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
1,000
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$118,888 #40 of 49

Veterinarian pay in Kansas, explained

Veterinarians in Kansas earn a median of $107,080 per year ($51.48 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $71,200, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $177,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $107,080 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $107,080 is worth about $118,888 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #40 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,200
$34.23/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$107,080
$51.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$177,110
$85.15/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $107,080 $118,888
Colorado $130,840 $126,965 −$23,760
Missouri $114,660 $126,254 −$7,580
Nebraska $103,500 $114,869 +$3,580
Oklahoma $98,090 $111,665 +$8,990

Veterinarian in Kansas: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in Kansas?

Veterinarians in Kansas earn a median of $107,080 per year ($51.48 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does Kansas pay veterinarians well?

At $107,080, Kansas pays 18% below the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 1,000 work in the state.

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