Veterinarians Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $104,000 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.00
10th percentile $82,340
90th percentile $176,800
Employed locally 60
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,340
    25th
    $98,410
    50th (median)
    $104,000
    75th
    $129,720
    90th
    $176,800

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 124% Median Veterinarians salary is 24% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $162,040
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $138,420
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $133,580
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $133,530
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $131,750

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,560
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,040
    Nurse Practitioners $124,810
    Physical Therapists $81,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Bismarck, ND is $50.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.23 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Bismarck, ND is 17.1% below the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinarians in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $82,340 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,410.