Veterinarians Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $150,500 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $72.36
10th percentile $95,910
90th percentile $231,750
Employed locally 140
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,910
    25th
    $106,800
    50th (median)
    $150,500
    75th
    $167,450
    90th
    $231,750

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 209% Median Veterinarians salary is 109% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $163,380
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $162,040

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $126,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,250
    Pharmacists $164,520
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $103,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Fresno, CA is $72.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $118.53 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Fresno, CA is 19.9% above the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinarians in Fresno?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $95,910 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,800.