Local Salary Data

Veterinarians Salary in San Diego, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$112,415
14 filings
DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$112,415
vs National
+26.6%
National: $88,816
BLS 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.