How much does a Veterinarian make in Minnesota?

BLS puts the average Veterinarian pay in Minnesota at $146,230 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Minnesota, after federal taxes, FICA, and Minnesota state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $102,568 annually ($8,547/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Veterinarian in Minnesota?

On a $146,230 salary in Minnesota, your take-home pay is approximately $102,568/year or $8,547/month. Federal tax: $23,829. State tax: $8,646. FICA: $11,187.

Is $146,230 a good Veterinarian salary?

$146,230 is the BLS average Veterinarian pay in Minnesota, about the same as the US average of $142,680 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Minnesota earn between $109,260 and $164,690.

How do Minnesota taxes affect Veterinarian salaries?

Minnesota levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $146,230 is $8,646. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 29.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Veterinarians?

In Minnesota, the top 10% earn over $217,580 and the bottom 10% under $83,280 (BLS, May 2025). 19% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Small Animal Vet, Large Animal Vet, Veterinary Specialist, Emergency Vet.

How can a Veterinarian in Minnesota reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Veterinarian Salary in Minnesota (2026)

Average Veterinarian pay in Minnesota

$146,230/year

≈ $70/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $109,260–$164,690

US average: $142,680

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$102,568/year

$8,547/month · effective tax rate 29.86%

Federal $23,829
State $8,646
FICA $11,187
Take-home

Pay by role in Minnesota

Senior Small Animal DVM (Twin Cities)$135,000–$215,000
Senior Veterinary Specialist (Surgery)$215,000–$385,000+ TC
Senior Veterinary Specialist (Internal Med)$185,000–$305,000
Senior Mixed Practice DVM (Rural MN)$125,000–$175,000
Senior Dairy / Pork Production Vet$118,000–$185,000
Senior Academic Veterinarian (U of MN VMC)$135,000–$215,000

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$102,568
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,547
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,945
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$49/hr
Federal Tax	$23,829
State Tax	$8,646
FICA Taxes	$11,187
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.86%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Veterinarians earn the same — not even close

Minnesota's veterinarian market is anchored by the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine St. Paul (one of 33 US AVMA-accredited veterinary schools, ~110 DVMs/year, the only MN DVM-granting institution serving the upper Midwest), Mars Veterinary Health (Banfield Pet Hospital + VCA Animal Hospitals operate ~80+ Twin Cities + Duluth + Rochester clinic sites combined), Animal Humane Society (Twin Cities largest animal welfare + spay/neuter clinic network), plus substantial dairy + pork + beef cattle large-animal practice across rural MN with MN ranking 3rd in US for pork production and top-5 in dairy.

Senior Small Animal DVM (Twin Cities)

$135,000–$215,000

Twin Cities small animal practice · Mars Veterinary Health · independent practice · senior associate

Senior Veterinary Specialist (Surgery)

$215,000–$385,000+ TC

Veterinary Specialty Hospital Twin Cities · Blue Pearl · board-certified specialty practice

Senior Veterinary Specialist (Internal Med)

$185,000–$305,000

Blue Pearl + VSH + U of MN VMC specialty internal medicine · DACVIM credential premium

Senior Mixed Practice DVM (Rural MN)

$125,000–$175,000

Rural mixed practice · dairy + pork + companion animal · western/southern MN · senior associate

Senior Dairy / Pork Production Vet

$118,000–$185,000

Pipestone Veterinary Services + Riverside Vet (pork production) + dairy consultant practice

Senior Academic Veterinarian (U of MN VMC)

$135,000–$215,000

U of MN College of Veterinary Medicine clinical faculty · teaching + clinical + research

Senior Emergency / Critical Care Vet

$155,000–$245,000

BluePearl 24/7 ER · VSH emergency · Animal Emergency + Specialty Center · DACVECC premium

Senior Shelter / Welfare Veterinarian

$108,000–$155,000

Animal Humane Society · Twin Cities Animal Rescue · spay/neuter + community medicine specialty

Mid-Career DVM (3-7 yrs)

$98,000–$135,000

Functional staff DVM · transitioning to senior band · partner-track at independent practices

New Grad DVM (0-2 yrs)

$82,000–$112,000

U of MN CVM new grad · Iowa State + Wisconsin + UMD CVM regional pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Minnesota's pork production industry is the structural depth feature most national veterinary-career surveys understate for MN. MN ranks 3rd in US pork production (~9M head annually behind only Iowa + North Carolina), with Pipestone Veterinary Services HQ Pipestone (~150 veterinarians, the country's largest pork-production-veterinary practice serving ~25% of US sow inventory) and Riverside Veterinary Services HQ Mankato + Big Stone County operating substantial pork-production veterinary practice supporting senior dairy/pork vets at $118-185K TC. The U of MN College of Veterinary Medicine St. Paul is the only AVMA-accredited DVM-granting institution serving the upper Midwest — MN/WI/ND/SD vet students who don't matriculate elsewhere typically attend U of MN CVM (~110 DVMs/yr). Mars Veterinary Health (Banfield + VCA) operates substantial Twin Cities + outstate MN small animal practice. The Veterinary Specialty Hospital Twin Cities (Maple Grove + Coon Rapids + Edina + Eagan) + BluePearl Twin Cities (Eden Prairie + Blaine + Edina + St. Paul) anchor MN specialty practice. MN's 9.85% top bracket catches senior specialty + board-certified veterinary comp at $200K+ TC.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Veterinarians in Minnesota and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Minnesota 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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