Veterinarians Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $94,580 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $45.47
10th percentile $73,370
90th percentile $140,430
Employed locally 80
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,370
    25th
    $76,470
    50th (median)
    $94,580
    75th
    $135,040
    90th
    $140,430

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 116% Median Veterinarians salary is 16% 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
    Rapid City, SD $77,210

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$68,890
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$49,310
    Pharmacists$143,000
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$55,870
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,160
    Nurse Practitioners$130,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $45.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.91 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 24.6% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $73,370 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,470.