Veterinarians Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $132,580 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.74
10th percentile $89,990
90th percentile —
Employed locally 100
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,990
    25th
    $104,140
    50th (median)
    $132,580
    75th
    $173,140

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 150% Median Veterinarians salary is 50% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $131,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,730
    Pharmacists $158,030
    Respiratory Therapists $97,280
    Psychiatric Technicians $91,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Stockton, CA is $63.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $129.20 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Stockton, CA is 5.6% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $89,990 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,140.