Veterinarian salary in
Kansas City.
Veterinarians in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area earn a median annual wage of $122,490 ($58.89/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 750 working in the area.
Median salary
$122,490
$58.89/hr
6% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$76,910
High · 90th pct
$199,910
Pay rank
#63of 75 metros
Veterinarians
750
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Kansas City actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Kansas City
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $100,240–$148,350
Top earners make 2.6× what entry-level vets earn
How Kansas City compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Kansas City?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $122,490 ($58.89/hour). The middle 50% earn between $100,240 and $148,350.
How does Kansas City compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $122,490 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Kansas City?
The median hourly rate works out to $58.89, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Kansas City compare to the rest of Missouri?
See the Missouri state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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