Veterinarians Salary Guide for California
veterinarians working in California earn an average of $134,190.00 per year, based on the latest available data.
Key Statistics
California vs National Salary Trends
The chart below compares California's veterinarians salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if California offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.
California demonstrates a strong upward salary trend for veterinarians, surpassing the national average. This indicates a favorable market for professionals in the field within the state.
Local Market Analysis
Salaries for veterinarians can vary significantly within California. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward
Santa Cruz-Watsonville
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Bakersfield
San Diego-Carlsbad
Santa Rosa
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade
Vallejo-Fairfield
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Modesto
Salinas
Stockton-Lodi
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
Chico
Fresno
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande
Visalia-Porterville
Redding
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.