Veterinarians Salary in North Dakota

Veterinarians in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $123,420 a year) and the least in Fargo ($110,130), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the veterinarians average at $108,300 and the median at $102,180 for 270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,680.

Veterinarians average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$123,420
Fargo$110,130

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$123,420	$104,000	$103,200	$94,498	91
Fargo	$110,130	$101,280	$85,760	$85,440	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Veterinarians salary in other states

Veterinarians salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1131.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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