The median annual wage for Veterinarians in California is $158,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $168,280.
At the median that is about $76.42 per hour. An estimated 8,510 people work as veterinarians in California.
| Median (annual) | $158,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $168,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $76.42 |
| 10th percentile | $79,710 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 8,510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.