Veterinarians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 24 metro areas • California
Veterinarians in California earn a median salary of $155,094 per year on average across 24 metro and nonmetro areas, +23.6% vs the national median of $125,510. An estimated 8,380 veterinarians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $131,470 to $187,990 depending on location.
$155,094
Avg median salary in California
$187,990
Highest paying metro
$131,470
Lowest paying metro
8,380
Employed in California
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Veterinarians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $187,990 | $129,990 | $213,960 | 1,220 |
| Napa, CA | $179,080 | $137,520 | $222,960 | 30 |
| San Jose, CA | $175,050 | $129,420 | — | 340 |
| Salinas, CA | $168,330 | $123,500 | $209,130 | 90 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $163,380 | $124,760 | $223,800 | 210 |
| Oxnard, CA | $162,040 | $114,990 | $211,600 | 270 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $161,370 | $118,250 | $218,970 | 120 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $159,600 | $121,950 | $207,240 | 100 |
| Riverside, CA | $158,710 | $114,830 | $203,280 | 660 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $158,700 | $121,720 | $178,430 | 110 |
| Sacramento, CA | $158,420 | $123,410 | $217,780 | 850 |
| San Diego, CA | $158,260 | $122,700 | $213,340 | 1,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $157,860 | $119,250 | $178,960 | 130 |
| Modesto, CA | $157,300 | $121,470 | $207,140 | 130 |
| Chico, CA | $156,030 | $102,520 | $207,880 | 70 |
| Vallejo, CA | $155,570 | $124,310 | $212,290 | 70 |
| Fresno, CA | $150,500 | $106,800 | $167,450 | 140 |
| Redding, CA | $147,070 | $120,090 | $161,940 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $138,430 | $104,160 | $197,390 | 2,470 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $137,970 | $107,100 | $174,040 | 50 |
| North Coast Region of California | $134,820 | $108,370 | $175,410 | 60 |
| Stockton, CA | $132,580 | $104,140 | $173,140 | 100 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $131,720 | $107,820 | $171,440 | 60 |
| Visalia, CA | $131,470 | $107,860 | $190,080 | 50 |