Veterinarians pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $218,830 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Minneapolis earn between $121,940 and $168,490.
- $87K10th
- $122K25th
- $158KMedian
- $168K75th
- $219K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $153,470 | $12,789 | $73.78 |
| Median | $158,200 | $13,183 | $76.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $121,940 | $10,162 | $58.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $168,490 | $14,041 | $81.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Minneapolis earn 5% more than the Minnesota average ($146,230) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $153,470 | $158,200 | $86,560 | $218,830 | 1,470 |
| Minnesota | $146,230 | $133,110 | $83,280 | $217,580 | 2,140 |
| United States | $142,680 | $130,100 | $73,920 | $215,700 | 83,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinarians salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $153,470, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $106,948 a year, or $8,912 a month and $4,113 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $108,669 | $9,056 |
| Working in MN | $106,948 | $8,912 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $153,470 buys what about $146,410 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for veterinarians
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($215,060).
- Anchorage, AK$215,060
- San Francisco, CA$195,160
- Tucson, AZ$193,390
- San Jose, CA$192,030
- Phoenix, AZ$186,840
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Veterinarians salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Minneapolis?
$73.78 an hour on average, and $76.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $121,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $106,948 a year ($8,912 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $153,470. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do veterinarians earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($142,680).
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; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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