Veterinarians Salary in Kansas

Veterinarians in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $121,310 a year) and the least in Manhattan ($78,470), across the 3 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the veterinarians average at $117,620 and the median at $107,080 for 1,000 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,680.

Veterinarians average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$121,310
Wichita$120,140
Manhattan$78,470

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$121,310	$107,990	$85,490	$88,202	89
Wichita	$120,140	$104,930	$84,250	$87,444	89
Manhattan	$78,470	$81,310	$42,300	$60,455	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Veterinarians salary in other states

Veterinarians salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1131.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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