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Veterinarians salary in Minnesota

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 29, 2026

Veterinarians in Minnesota. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$133,110
Mean annual$146,230
Range (10th to 90th)$83,280 to $217,580
Minnesota employment2,140
State vs national+0.7% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Minnesota veterinarians fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$83,28025TH$109,260MEDIAN$133,11075TH$164,69090TH$217,580

The middle 50% of workers earn between $109,260 and $164,690, with a median of $133,110.

Real disclosed salaries

Veterinarians in Minnesota: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 18 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $115,887. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry1$62,232
Level II — qualified8$150,000
Level III — experienced1$124,800
Level IV — fully competent1$145,150

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Veterinarians in Minnesota. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings. Click a company for its full H-1B salary breakdown.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
University of MinnesotaVeterinary Medical Resident13$46,000
A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A.Associate Veterinarian3$150,000
Minnesota Veterinary Services PCAssociate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine1$106,974
Northern Valley Animal Clinic P.L.C.Associate Veterinarian1$124,800

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Veterinary Medical Resident at University of Minnesota
    $46,000
    Saint PaulDecided Jun 29, 2026I-200-26173-039558
  • Area Chief of Staff at A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A.
    $145,150
    BurnsvilleWage Level IVDecided Apr 30, 2026I-200-26113-828346
  • Associate Veterinarian at Northern Valley Animal Clinic P.L.C.
    $124,800
    RochesterWage Level IIIDecided Apr 14, 2026I-200-26097-766878
  • Associate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Minnesota Veterinary Services PC
    $106,974
    IsantiWage Level IIDecided Apr 3, 2026I-200-26086-736206
  • Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Resident at University of Minnesota
    $45,674
    St PaulDecided Feb 18, 2026I-200-26042-632643
  • Veterinary Medical Resident at University of Minnesota
    $46,000
    Saint PaulDecided Feb 4, 2026I-203-26028-596947
  • Assistant Professor at University of Minnesota
    $160,000
    Saint PaulWage Level IIDecided Jul 25, 2025I-200-25199-186284
  • Assistant Professor at University of Minnesota
    $10,660,000
    Saint PaulWage Level IIDecided Jul 24, 2025I-200-25198-183473

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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Specialties

Veterinarians specialties in Minnesota

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 14 certified offers. The most common variant is Veterinary Medical Resident at a median of $46,000.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Veterinary Medical ResidentUniversity of Minnesota6$46,000
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Minnesota5$160,000
Associate VeterinarianA Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A.3$150,000

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Veterinarians in Minnesota, by industry

Median offered wage across 18 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $46,000.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
EducationUniversity of Minnesota13$46,000
Professional servicesA Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A.5$145,150

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Minnesota over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Minnesota2023 to 2025
$105,8502023$117,3402024$133,1102025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Doctoral or professional degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Biology

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.

  2. 02

    Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.

  3. 03

    Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.

  4. 04

    Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.

  5. 05

    Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.

  6. 06

    Educate the public about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.

  7. 07

    Counsel clients about the deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets.

  8. 08

    Specialize in a particular type of treatment, such as dentistry, pathology, nutrition, surgery, microbiology, or internal medicine.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+9.6%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Veterinarians in Minnesota?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Veterinarians in Minnesota is $133,110.
How does Minnesota compare to the national median for Veterinarians?
The Minnesota median is +0.7% versus the BLS national figure of $132,165.
What is the salary range for Veterinarians in Minnesota?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $83,280 and the 90th-percentile at $217,580, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Veterinarians a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 9.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Veterinarians?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

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Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.