How much does a veterinarian make in St. Louis?
$122,500a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $58.88 an hour or $10,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.88
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 187 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,680Median: $122,500Highest 10%: $195,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,680 | $35.90 | |
| 25th | $103,700 | $49.85 | |
| Median | $122,500 | $58.88 | |
| 75th | $153,500 | $73.77 | |
| 90th | $195,500 | $93.98 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Kansas City, MO | $122,500 |
| Springfield, MO | $102,700 |
| Joplin, MO | $102,700 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $101,200 |
| Columbia, MO | $99,620 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $58.88 ($122,500 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $122,500 against $130,100 nationally, 6% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $114,700, so St. Louis pays 7% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for veterinarian pay?
187 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,500 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.