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

Veterinarian Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$133,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.00/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
2,140
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$134,971 #14 of 49

Veterinarian pay in Minnesota, explained

Veterinarians in Minnesota earn a median of $133,110 per year ($64.00 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $83,280, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $217,580. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $133,110 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $133,110 is worth about $134,971 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #14 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$83,280
$40.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$133,110
$64.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$217,580
$104.61/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $133,110 $134,971
Iowa $124,610 $141,986 +$8,500
Wisconsin $108,780 $115,607 +$24,330
North Dakota $102,180 $114,862 +$30,930
South Dakota $88,650 $100,072 +$44,460

Veterinarian in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in Minnesota?

Veterinarians in Minnesota earn a median of $133,110 per year ($64.00 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay veterinarians well?

At $133,110, Minnesota pays 2% above the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 2,140 work in the state.

Veterinarian salary in other states

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