Veterinarians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $158,420 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $76.16
10th percentile $84,240
90th percentile —
Employed locally 850
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,240
    25th
    $123,410
    50th (median)
    $158,420
    75th
    $217,780

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 169% Median Veterinarians salary is 69% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Sacramento, CA is $76.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $141.65 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Sacramento, CA is 26.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $84,240 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,410.