Veterinarians pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $155,020 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Fargo earn between $85,760 and $125,270.
- $80K10th
- $86K25th
- $101KMedian
- $125K75th
- $155K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $110,130 | $9,178 | $52.95 |
| Median | $101,280 | $8,440 | $48.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,760 | $7,147 | $41.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,270 | $10,439 | $60.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($108,300) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $110,130 | $101,280 | $79,990 | $155,020 | 90 |
| North Dakota | $108,300 | $102,180 | $81,420 | $153,720 | 270 |
| United States | $142,680 | $130,100 | $73,920 | $215,700 | 83,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinarians salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $110,130, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $85,440 a year, or $7,120 a month and $3,286 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $85,440 | $7,120 |
| Working in MN | $80,341 | $6,695 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $110,130 buys what about $121,194 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($123,420).
- Bismarck$123,420
- Fargo$110,130
Highest-paying cities for veterinarians
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($215,060).
- Anchorage, AK$215,060
- San Francisco, CA$195,160
- Tucson, AZ$193,390
- San Jose, CA$192,030
- Phoenix, AZ$186,840
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Veterinarians salary in Fargo: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Fargo?
$52.95 an hour on average, and $48.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Fargo?
About $85,440 a year ($7,120 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $110,130.
Do veterinarians earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($142,680).
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; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.08, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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