Veterinary Technician Salary in California
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$55,080
per year · $27.39/hr
Typical range
$41,020–$74,390
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+19%
US avg $46,217
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$59,280 /yr
Typical range
$49,815–$65,125
vs. BLS median
+8%
Based on 492 recent veterinary technician job postings in California that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $55,080. 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
$41,020
25th
$47,340
Median
$55,080
75th
$61,810
90th
$74,390
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
11,380
Veterinary Technologists & Technicians employed in California
#5/50
State rank by median pay
0.74
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
1,463 open veterinary technician jobs in California
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary technician make in California?
The median veterinary technician salary in California is $55,080 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $41,020 and $74,390 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary technician in California?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary technologists & technicians in California is $27.39 per hour.
Where does California rank for veterinary technician pay?
California ranks #5 of 50 states by median veterinary technician salary, with about 11,380 veterinary technologists & technicians employed.
What are veterinary technologists & technicians actually paid in California right now?
Recent job postings in California that disclose pay advertise a median of $59,280 per year for veterinary technologists & technicians (typical range $49,815–$65,125), based on 492 postings — higher than the BLS median of $55,080.