Veterinarians Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $131,470 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $63.21
10th percentile $98,730
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,730
    25th
    $107,860
    50th (median)
    $131,470
    75th
    $190,080

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 189% Median Veterinarians salary is 89% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$120,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$70,900
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,290
    Nurse Practitioners$156,740
    Pharmacists$164,840
    Psychiatric Technicians$77,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Visalia, CA is $63.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $123.19 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Visalia, CA is 4.7% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $98,730 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,860.