Veterinarian Salary in South Dakota
Based on 240+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$89,970
$43.255/hr
vs National Average
$118,465
-24.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $139K
240 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Veterinarian in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,560 |
| 25th percentile | $73,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $89,970 |
| 75th percentile | $128,580 |
| 90th percentile | $138,840 |
Historical Salary Trend — Veterinarian in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $92,580 |
| 2023 | $100,950 |
| 2024 | $89,970 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $92,580 | $103,756 |
| 2023 | $100,950 | $112,674 |
| 2024 | $89,970 | $118,465 |