Veterinarians Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $168,330 +34.1% vs national
Median hourly $80.93
10th percentile $87,120
90th percentile —
Employed locally 90
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,120
    25th
    $123,500
    50th (median)
    $168,330
    75th
    $209,130

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 178% Median Veterinarians salary is 78% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $163,380

    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $163,380
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $162,040
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $161,370

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $135,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,600
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,870
    Family Medicine Physicians $410,370
    Pharmacists $169,050
    Medical Records Specialists $50,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Salinas, CA is $80.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $126.43 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Salinas, CA is 34.1% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $87,120 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,500.