Veterinarians Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $99,560 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.86
10th percentile $76,610
90th percentile $163,490
Employed locally 40
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,610
    25th
    $86,940
    50th (median)
    $99,560
    75th
    $125,860
    90th
    $163,490

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 137% Median Veterinarians salary is 37% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $162,930
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $161,880
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $159,200
    Modesto, CA $157,300
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $137,970

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$75,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,050
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$43,300
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,360
    Nurse Practitioners$124,850
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Jefferson City, MO is $47.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.90 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Jefferson City, MO is 20.7% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $76,610 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,940.