Salary data

Veterinarian Salary in California

Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024

Median salary

$158,950

per year · $80.91/hr

Typical range

$79,710–$239,200+

10th–90th percentile

vs. US average

+16%

US avg $137,120

Salary percentiles in California

10th

$79,710

25th

$122,650

Median

$158,950

75th

$207,240

90th

$239,200+

Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).

Employment & demand

8,510

Veterinarians employed in California

#1/48

State rank by median pay

0.90

Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)

3,228 veterinary practices in California

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Frequently asked

How much does a veterinarian make in California?

The median veterinarian salary in California is $158,950 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $79,710 and $239,200 or more annually.

What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in California?

The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in California is $80.91 per hour.

Where does California rank for veterinarian pay?

California ranks #1 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 8,510 veterinarians employed.

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