Veterinarians Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $121,750 -3% vs national
Median hourly $58.53
10th percentile $71,690
90th percentile $190,630
Employed locally 890
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,690
    25th
    $98,230
    50th (median)
    $121,750
    75th
    $168,830
    90th
    $190,630

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 156% Median Veterinarians salary is 56% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,030
    Nurse Practitioners $129,390
    Pharmacists $137,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in St. Louis, MO-IL is $58.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.98 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 3% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $71,690 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,230.