DOL Median (California)
$100,000
vs National
+12.6%
National: $88,816BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,202
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$100,000
+12.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$88,816
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Veterinarians in California earns $100,000 in nominal terms, which is 12.6% above the national average of $88,816. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $72,202 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Neuralink | $416,000 | 1 |
| KINDER4RESCUE | $416,000 | 1 |
| CENTRAL VALLEY VETERINARY ASSOCIATES INC | $291,200 | 6 |
| ANICARE VETERINARY HOSPITAL | $250,000 | 1 |
| California Veterinary Specialists Inc. | $225,000 | 5 |
| VETERINARY CANCER GROUP, INC. | $200,000 | 2 |
| ADVANCED CRITICAL CARE, EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY SERVICES SOUTH BAY | $200,000 | 1 |
| EthosCalifornia Veterinary Group | $190,000 | 1 |
| IDEAL PET CARE INC | $180,000 | 5 |
| Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center | $180,000 | 4 |
| CITY PET HOSPITAL DALY CITY INC | $180,000 | 1 |
| ANIMAL PET FARM, INC. - A VETERINARY CORPORATION | $179,982 | 1 |
| ANIMAL PET FARM, INC.- A VETERINARY CORPORATION | $179,982 | 2 |
| Pathway Vet Alliance LLC dba Thrive Pet Healthcare | $177,500 | 7 |
| VCA INC. DBA ANTECH DIAGNOSTICS | $170,000 | 1 |
| ADVANCED CRITICAL CARE, EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY SERVICES - SAN FERNAND | $165,000 | 3 |
| BluePearl Vet LLC | $162,500 | 17 |
| ADVANCED CRITICAL CARE AND EMERGECY SPECIALTY SERVICES | $156,000 | 1 |
| DERMATOLOGY FOR ANIMALS P.C. | $150,000 | 2 |
| Ethos-California Veterinary Group | $150,000 | 7 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Veterinarians
NORWALK, CO · $270,000Murrieta, CA · $260,000Yonkers, NY · $250,000BROOKLYN, NE · $205,000Mountain View, CA · $185,000Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Veterinarians make in California?
The median Veterinarians salary in California is $100,000 based on 615 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Veterinarians?
A Veterinarians in California earns 12.6% more than the national median of $88,816, or $72,202 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.