Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salary in California

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 26 metro areas • California

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in California earn a median salary of $52,098 per year on average across 26 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.3% vs the national median of $45,980. An estimated 11,200 veterinary technologists and technicians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $44,350 to $66,300 depending on location.

$52,098 Avg median salary in California
$66,300 Highest paying metro
$44,350 Lowest paying metro
11,200 Employed in California

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      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries by city in California

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      San Francisco, CA $66,300 $57,740 $74,540 1,220
      San Jose, CA $60,180 $56,770 $74,370 450
      Sacramento, CA $58,120 $47,920 $61,930 990
      Santa Rosa, CA $58,010 $49,600 $64,180 290
      Vallejo, CA $57,610 $48,770 $61,400 120
      Chico, CA $57,600 $48,300 $59,260 70
      Napa, CA $57,300 $47,990 $64,910 40
      Santa Cruz, CA $57,080 $48,240 $62,490 150
      Salinas, CA $55,990 $47,840 $62,420 120
      San Diego, CA $52,090 $47,580 $61,730 1,270
      Oxnard, CA $50,380 $47,100 $60,020 360
      Modesto, CA $50,370 $46,570 $60,640 150
      Los Angeles, CA $49,790 $46,560 $61,450 3,750
      San Luis Obispo, CA $49,350 $47,000 $56,980 160
      North Coast Region of California $49,260 $47,470 $56,600 100
      Santa Maria, CA $49,160 $47,110 $59,100 140
      Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California $48,790 $46,600 $56,850 60
      Riverside, CA $48,680 $45,670 $59,320 940
      Yuba City, CA $48,630 $45,640 $58,250 40
      Bakersfield, CA $48,510 $45,460 $58,190 140
      Stockton, CA $48,500 $45,760 $58,900 160
      North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California $48,400 $46,890 $57,630 90
      Fresno, CA $47,690 $44,270 $57,370 220
      Redding, CA $46,550 $44,790 $56,210 60
      Merced, CA $45,870 $40,570 $52,050 40
      Visalia, CA $44,350 $44,030 $49,360 70

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