Veterinarians Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $105,930 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.93
10th percentile $60,670
90th percentile $179,990
Employed locally 160
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,670
    25th
    $89,750
    50th (median)
    $105,930
    75th
    $161,780
    90th
    $179,990

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 172% Median Veterinarians salary is 72% 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 Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians$44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,750
    Pharmacists$137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Springfield, MO is $50.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.79 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Springfield, MO is 15.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $60,670 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,750.