Veterinarian Salary in California
Based on 9K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$158,950
$76.418/hr
vs National Average
$118,465
+34.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$80K – —
9K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Veterinarian in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,710 |
| 25th percentile | $122,650 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $158,950 |
| 75th percentile | $207,240 |
Historical Salary Trend — Veterinarian in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,530 |
| 2023 | $132,360 |
| 2024 | $158,950 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,530 | $103,756 |
| 2023 | $132,360 | $112,674 |
| 2024 | $158,950 | $118,465 |