Veterinarian Salary in South Dakota
Based on 280+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$88,650
$42.62/hr
vs National Average
$124,944
-29.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $129K
280 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Veterinarian in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,640 |
| 25th percentile | $74,860 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $88,650 |
| 75th percentile | $114,400 |
| 90th percentile | $128,920 |
Historical Salary Trend — Veterinarian in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $92,580 |
| 2023 | $100,950 |
| 2024 | $89,970 |
| 2025 | $88,650 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $92,580 | $103,756 |
| 2023 | $100,950 | $112,674 |
| 2024 | $89,970 | $118,465 |
| 2025 | $88,650 | $124,944 |