Veterinarian Salary in South Dakota
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$89,970
per year · $46.68/hr
Typical range
$60,560–$138,840
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-34%
US avg $137,120
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$220,500 /yr
Typical range
$117,500–$220,500
vs. BLS median
+145%
Based on 30 recent veterinarian job postings in South Dakota that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $89,970. 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 South Dakota
10th
$60,560
25th
$73,000
Median
$89,970
75th
$128,580
90th
$138,840
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
240
Veterinarians employed in South Dakota
#46/48
State rank by median pay
1.02
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
110 open veterinarian jobs in South Dakota
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinarian make in South Dakota?
The median veterinarian salary in South Dakota is $89,970 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $60,560 and $138,840 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in South Dakota?
The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in South Dakota is $46.68 per hour.
Where does South Dakota rank for veterinarian pay?
South Dakota ranks #46 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 240 veterinarians employed.
What are veterinarians actually paid in South Dakota right now?
Recent job postings in South Dakota that disclose pay advertise a median of $220,500 per year for veterinarians (typical range $117,500–$220,500), based on 30 postings — higher than the BLS median of $89,970.