Veterinarians pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $191,830 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Bismarck earn between $103,200 and $134,900.
- $83K10th
- $103K25th
- $104KMedian
- $135K75th
- $192K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $123,420 | $10,285 | $59.34 |
| Median | $104,000 | $8,667 | $50.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,200 | $8,600 | $49.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $134,900 | $11,242 | $64.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Bismarck earn 14% more than the North Dakota average ($108,300) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $123,420 | $104,000 | $82,720 | $191,830 | 50 |
| North Dakota | $108,300 | $102,180 | $81,420 | $153,720 | 270 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $123,420, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $94,498 a year, or $7,875 a month and $3,635 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $123,420 buys what about $135,591 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$123,420
- Fargo$110,130
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Bismarck?
$59.34 an hour on average, and $50.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $94,498 a year ($7,875 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $123,420.
Do veterinarians earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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