Veterinarian salary in
St. Louis.
Veterinarians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area earn a median annual wage of $122,460 ($58.88/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 810 working in the area.
Median salary
$122,460
$58.88/hr
6% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$74,680
High · 90th pct
$195,480
Pay rank
#64of 75 metros
Veterinarians
810
employed
Full wage range
What vets in St. Louis actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in St. Louis
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $103,690–$153,450
Top earners make 2.6× what entry-level vets earn
How St. Louis compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in St. Louis?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $122,460 ($58.88/hour). The middle 50% earn between $103,690 and $153,450.
How does St. Louis compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $122,460 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly rate works out to $58.88, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does St. Louis 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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