How much does a veterinarian make in Missouri?
$114,700a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Missouri. That is $55.13 an hour or $9,555 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.13
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,270Median: $114,700Highest 10%: $193,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,270 | $29.46 | |
| 25th | $97,280 | $46.77 | |
| Median | $114,700 | $55.13 | |
| 75th | $149,300 | $71.75 | |
| 90th | $193,900 | $93.20 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $122,500 |
| St. Louis, MO | $122,500 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $118,300 |
| Springfield, MO | $102,700 |
| Joplin, MO | $102,700 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $101,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $100,400 |
| Columbia, MO | $99,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 34. Utah | $124,000 |
| 35. South Carolina | $122,100 |
| 36. Idaho | $116,200 |
| 37. Missouri | $114,700 |
| 38. Wisconsin | $108,800 |
| 39. Arkansas | $107,700 |
| 40. Kansas | $107,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $55.13 ($114,700 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $114,700 against $130,100 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Missouri rank for veterinarian pay?
Missouri ranks 37 of 49 states.
Which city in Missouri pays veterinarians the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $122,500 a year.
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.