How much does a veterinarian make in Minneapolis?
$158,200a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $76.06 an hour or $13,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.06
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,560Median: $158,200Highest 10%: $218,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,560 | $41.62 | |
| 25th | $121,900 | $58.63 | |
| Median | $158,200 | $76.06 | |
| 75th | $168,500 | $81.00 | |
| 90th | $218,800 | $105.21 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Mankato, MN | $134,100 |
| Rochester, MN | $130,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $126,700 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $121,400 |
| Fargo, ND | $101,300 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $98,320 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $568,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $389,500 |
| Physician | $378,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $367,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $336,400 |
| Neurologist | $335,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $330,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $306,800 |
| Podiatrist | $287,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $283,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $76.06 ($158,200 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $158,200 against $130,100 nationally, 22% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $133,100, so Minneapolis pays 19% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for veterinarian pay?
26 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $218,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.