How much does a veterinarian make in Springfield?
$102,700a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $49.39 an hour or $8,562 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.39
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 262 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,090Median: $102,700Highest 10%: $176,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,090 | $29.85 | |
| 25th | $95,840 | $46.08 | |
| Median | $102,700 | $49.39 | |
| 75th | $135,000 | $64.92 | |
| 90th | $176,400 | $84.79 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Kansas City, MO | $122,500 |
| St. Louis, MO | $122,500 |
| Joplin, MO | $102,700 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $101,200 |
| Columbia, MO | $99,620 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $869,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $354,800 |
| Physician | $300,000 |
| Dentist | $214,100 |
| Optometrist | $138,200 |
| Pharmacist | $135,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $129,300 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,600 |
| Physical Therapist | $97,270 |
| Occupational Therapist | $97,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $49.39 ($102,700 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $102,700 against $130,100 nationally, 21% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $114,700, so Springfield pays 10% less.
Where does Springfield rank for veterinarian pay?
262 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $176,400 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.