Veterinarians in California
Local pay for veterinarians in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 29-1131
$163,920
median pay, California
9,170
employed in California
+26.0%
vs U.S. median
+9.6%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What veterinarians earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of veterinarians in California earn between $125,460 and $211,840 a year; the U.S. median is $130,100.
$74,850
P10
$125,460
P25
$163,920
MEDIAN
$211,840
P75
$286,330
P90
Pay by metro in California
$208,080
$192,160
$172,600
$165,260
$164,820
$163,080
$162,160
$160,860
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