Veterinarian Salary in Missouri
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$119,640
per year · $61.69/hr
Typical range
$62,400–$190,800
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-13%
US avg $137,120
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$132,500 /yr
Typical range
$122,000–$150,000
vs. BLS median
+11%
Based on 75 recent veterinarian job postings in Missouri that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $119,640. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in Missouri
10th
$62,400
25th
$95,660
Median
$119,640
75th
$159,450
90th
$190,800
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
2,020
Veterinarians employed in Missouri
#28/48
State rank by median pay
1.33
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
425 open veterinarian jobs in Missouri
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinarian make in Missouri?
The median veterinarian salary in Missouri is $119,640 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $62,400 and $190,800 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in Missouri?
The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in Missouri is $61.69 per hour.
Where does Missouri rank for veterinarian pay?
Missouri ranks #28 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 2,020 veterinarians employed.
What are veterinarians actually paid in Missouri right now?
Recent job postings in Missouri that disclose pay advertise a median of $132,500 per year for veterinarians (typical range $122,000–$150,000), based on 75 postings — higher than the BLS median of $119,640.