Veterinarians
In South Dakota, veterinarians earned a median $88,650 a year ($42.62 an hour) in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. That's 32% below the national median of $130,100. The middle 80% earned between $61,640 and $128,920. With South Dakota prices at 88.6% of the US average (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024), that median buys about what $100,072 would nationally: #49 of 49 states for buying power. About 280 people work in this occupation in South Dakota. Nationally, BLS projects 9.4% job growth from 2025 to 2035 and about 3,100 openings a year (BLS Employment Projections 2025–35, Table 1.10).
We'll email you as soon as one is posted.
$42.62 an hour
10th to 90th percentile
Rank #49 of 49
All states
BLS figures are employer-reported wages for all workers in the occupation (credentialed or not), before bonuses and benefits. Annual pay assumes 2,080 hours. Buying power = median pay ÷ (state price level ÷ 100).