Veterinarians Salary in Redding, CA

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

Median annual salary $147,070 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly $70.71
10th percentile $100,600
90th percentile $217,950
Employed locally 50
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,600
    25th
    $120,090
    50th (median)
    $147,070
    75th
    $161,940
    90th
    $217,950

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 204% Median Veterinarians salary is 104% 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$124,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$71,280
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,610
    Pharmacists$163,770
    Physical Therapists$113,150
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$98,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Redding?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Redding, CA is $70.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $118.69 or more per hour.

    Is Redding above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Redding, CA is 17.2% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $100,600 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,090.