How much does a veterinarian make in Los Angeles?
$160,100a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $76.96 an hour or $13,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.96
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 2,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,410Median: $160,100Highest 10%: $284,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,410 | $32.41 | |
| 25th | $121,600 | $58.46 | |
| Median | $160,100 | $76.96 | |
| 75th | $212,100 | $101.97 | |
| 90th | $284,100 | $136.56 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Fresno, CA | $157,500 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $152,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $150,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $144,000 |
| Visalia, CA | $133,400 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $76.96 ($160,100 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $160,100 against $130,100 nationally, 23% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $163,900, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for veterinarian pay?
17 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $284,100 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.