DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$112,415
vs National
+26.6%
National: $88,816BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$81,166
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$112,415
+26.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$88,816
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Veterinarians in San Diego, CA earns $112,415 in nominal terms, which is 26.6% 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 $81,166 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Diego, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EthosCalifornia Veterinary Group | $190,000 | 1 |
| Ethos-California Veterinary Group | $150,000 | 7 |
| National Marine Mammal Foundation | $119,829 | 1 |
| A BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD PET CLINIC INC. | $105,000 | 4 |
| Medical Management International, Inc. | $100,300 | 333 |
| ROSE CANYON ANIMAL HOSPITAL | $90,000 | 1 |
| ANTHONY MICHAEL | $90,000 | 1 |
| VETERINARY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES | $33,280 | 9 |
| Roberto Osawa DVM a Professional Corporation | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Veterinarians make in San Diego, CA?
The median Veterinarians salary in San Diego, CA is $112,415 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a Veterinarians?
A Veterinarians in San Diego, CA earns 26.6% more than the national median of $88,816, or $81,166 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.