Veterinarians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $187,990 +49.8% vs national
Median hourly $90.38
10th percentile $88,860
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,220
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,860
    25th
    $129,990
    50th (median)
    $187,990
    75th
    $213,960

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 141% Median Veterinarians salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $163,380

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $161,370

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $188,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $90,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,990
    Pharmacists $183,510
    Dental Hygienists $146,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in San Francisco, CA is $90.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $142.03 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in San Francisco, CA is 49.8% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $88,860 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,990.