Veterinarians Salary in Minnesota

Veterinarians in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $153,470 a year) and the least in St. Cloud ($123,620), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the veterinarians average at $146,230 and the median at $133,110 for 2,140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,680.

Veterinarians average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$153,470
Mankato$144,320
Rochester$135,160
Duluth$128,840
St. Cloud$123,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$153,470	$158,200	$121,940	$106,948	105
Mankato	$144,320	$134,110	$107,970	$101,413	91
Rochester	$135,160	$130,000	$100,060	$95,871	91
Duluth	$128,840	$126,650	$99,470	$92,047	89
St. Cloud	$123,620	$121,400	$96,660	$88,878	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Veterinarians salary in other states

Veterinarians salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

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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