Veterinary Assistant Salary in California
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$45,470
per year · $22.36/hr
Typical range
$37,230–$58,550
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+17%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$42,640 /yr
Typical range
$31,388–$48,937
vs. BLS median
-6%
Based on 108 recent veterinary assistant job postings in California that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $45,470. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in California
10th
$37,230
25th
$38,380
Median
$45,470
75th
$48,540
90th
$58,550
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
14,960
Veterinary Assistants employed in California
#3/51
State rank by median pay
1.12
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
465 open veterinary assistant jobs in California
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in California?
The median veterinary assistant salary in California is $45,470 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $37,230 and $58,550 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in California?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in California is $22.36 per hour.
Where does California rank for veterinary assistant pay?
California ranks #3 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 14,960 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in California right now?
Recent job postings in California that disclose pay advertise a median of $42,640 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $31,388–$48,937), based on 108 postings — lower than the BLS median of $45,470.