Veterinarians Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $158,710 +26.5% vs national
Median hourly $76.30
10th percentile $96,240
90th percentile —
Employed locally 660
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,240
    25th
    $114,830
    50th (median)
    $158,710
    75th
    $203,280

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 184% Median Veterinarians salary is 84% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,790
    Pharmacists $160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,300
    Respiratory Therapists $97,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Riverside, CA is $76.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $131.35 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Riverside, CA is 26.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $96,240 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,830.