Veterinarians Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$158,950
National Median
$125,510
Employment
8,510
Entry Level (10th)
$79,710
Top Earners (90th)
$239,200+
How California Compares
California pays $33,440 more than the national median for veterinarianss.
There are 0.471 veterinarians jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.9).
Other States for Veterinarians
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $155,060 | 1,940 |
| District of Columbia | $153,200 | 100 |
| New Jersey | $148,550 | 1,750 |
| West Virginia | $134,290 | 390 |
| Vermont | $134,240 | 340 |
| Arizona | $132,810 | 1,430 |
| Massachusetts | $131,500 | 1,820 |
| New York | $131,330 | 3,200 |
| Florida | $131,170 | 5,480 |
| Connecticut | $130,700 | 890 |
| Pennsylvania | $129,510 | 3,220 |
| New Hampshire | $128,890 | 630 |
| Illinois | $128,290 | 2,950 |
| Rhode Island | $126,860 | 310 |
| South Carolina | $126,720 | 1,330 |
| New Mexico | $126,710 | 350 |
| Tennessee | $125,420 | 1,590 |
| Virginia | $124,110 | 2,560 |
| Maine | $124,070 | 540 |
| North Carolina | $123,430 | 2,950 |