Veterinarians Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $157,860 +25.8% vs national
Median hourly $75.89
10th percentile $93,570
90th percentile —
Employed locally 130
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,570
    25th
    $119,250
    50th (median)
    $157,860
    75th
    $178,960

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 164% Median Veterinarians salary is 64% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,640
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $287,230
    Physical Therapists $121,330
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Santa Maria, CA is $75.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $125.23 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Santa Maria, CA is 25.8% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $93,570 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,250.