DOL Median (California)
$39,996
vs National
+21.2%
National: $33,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$28,878
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,996
+21.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$33,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in California earns $39,996 in nominal terms, which is 21.2% above the national average of $33,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $28,878 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, San Diego | $52,968 | 1 |
| TAYLOR VETERINARY HOSPITAL INC. | $39,998 | 3 |
| CYNTHIA STANDLEY DVM | $34,403 | 2 |
| P AND J VET MED INC | $34,050 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Nashville, TN · $64,978La Jolla, CA · $52,968Tallahassee, FL · $50,000LEESBURG, VA · $49,377MENDON, MI · $48,000Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Veterinary Technologists and Technicians make in California?
The median Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in California is $39,996 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Veterinary Technologists and Technicians?
A Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in California earns 21.2% more than the national median of $33,000, or $28,878 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.