Veterinarians salary
in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Middle 50%
- $121,940–$168,490
- vs U.S. median
- +22%
- Metro rank
- #12 of 82
Veterinarians in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro earn a median of $158,200 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,470 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% above the U.S. median of $130,100 and 19% above the MN statewide median of $133,110. It ranks #12 of 82 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,470 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Minneapolis
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | $46,000 | 8 |
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Questions
What is the average Veterinarians salary in Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $158,200 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,470 jobs pay between $121,940 and $168,490. The 10th percentile is $86,560 and the 90th is $218,830.
Is Minneapolis a high-paying metro for Veterinarians?
That is 22% above the U.S. median of $130,100 and 19% above the MN statewide median of $133,110. It ranks #12 of 82 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Veterinarians make an hour in Minneapolis?
About $76.06 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $158,200 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $58.63–$81.00 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Veterinarians the most in Minneapolis?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were University of Minnesota ($46,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.