Veterinarians Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $104,190 -17% vs national
Median hourly $50.09
10th percentile $80,290
90th percentile $166,570
Employed locally 30
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,290
    25th
    $101,180
    50th (median)
    $104,190
    75th
    $127,960
    90th
    $166,570

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 139% Median Veterinarians salary is 39% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $124,660
    Rochester, MN $108,280
    Fargo, ND-MN $102,160
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $101,880
    St. Cloud, MN $101,170
    Duluth, MN-WI $100,700

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,360
    Nurse Practitioners $135,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,840
    Physical Therapists $100,960
    Pharmacists $153,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Mankato, MN is $50.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.65 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Mankato, MN is 17% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $80,290 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,180.