How much does a veterinarian make in Fresno?
$157,500a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $75.70 an hour or $13,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.70
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,610Median: $157,500Highest 10%: $246,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,610 | $33.95 | |
| 25th | $116,800 | $56.17 | |
| Median | $157,500 | $75.70 | |
| 75th | $183,900 | $88.39 | |
| 90th | $246,500 | $118.53 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| San Francisco, CA | $208,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $192,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $165,300 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $164,800 |
| Salinas, CA | $163,100 |
| Modesto, CA | $162,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $160,900 |
| Chico, CA | $160,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $160,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $159,800 |
| Redding, CA | $159,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $158,800 |
| Oxnard, CA | $158,800 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $158,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $157,700 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $152,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $150,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $144,000 |
| Visalia, CA | $133,400 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychiatrist | $315,500 |
| Physician | $315,400 |
| Pediatrician | $289,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $287,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $277,700 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner | $209,100 |
| Dentist | $188,500 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,600 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $163,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $75.70 ($157,500 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $157,500 against $130,100 nationally, 21% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $163,900, so Fresno pays 4% less.
Where does Fresno rank for veterinarian pay?
29 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $246,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.