Veterinarians Salary in California
Ranked #2 of 49 · CA
19% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $169,860 ≈ $82/hr
Median annual salary $163,920
Employment 9,170
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $74,850P25 $125,460 Median $163,920P75 $211,840P90 $286,330
About 80% of veterinarianss in California earn between $74,850 and $286,330. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean veterinarians salary in California is $169,860, about 19% above the U.S. average ($142,680). That works out to roughly $82/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $208,080 | $195,160 | 1,350 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $192,160 | $192,030 | 350 |
| Napa, CA | $172,600 | $168,500 | 30 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $165,260 | $177,250 | 830 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $164,820 | $170,430 | 130 |
| Salinas, CA | $163,080 | $162,530 | 120 |
| Modesto, CA | $162,160 | $159,470 | 120 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $160,860 | $168,240 | 660 |