Veterinarians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $158,700 +26.4% vs national
Median hourly $76.30
10th percentile $97,470
90th percentile —
Employed locally 110
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,470
    25th
    $121,720
    50th (median)
    $158,700
    75th
    $178,430

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 170% Median Veterinarians salary is 70% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $76.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $113.10 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 26.4% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $97,470 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $121,720.