The median annual wage for Veterinarians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $105,500 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $116,530.
Pay spans roughly $64,140 at the 10th percentile to $161,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $50.72 per hour. An estimated 240 people work as veterinarians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $105,500 |
| Mean (annual) | $116,530 |
| Median (hourly) | $50.72 |
| 10th percentile | $64,140 |
| 90th percentile | $161,150 |
| Employment | 240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.