How much does a veterinarian make in Sacramento?
$165,300a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $79.45 an hour or $13,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.45
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,220Median: $165,300Highest 10%: $294,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,220 | $41.93 | |
| 25th | $127,700 | $61.38 | |
| Median | $165,300 | $79.45 | |
| 75th | $215,800 | $103.73 | |
| 90th | $294,600 | $141.64 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| San Francisco, CA | $208,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $192,200 |
| 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 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $79.45 ($165,300 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $165,300 against $130,100 nationally, 27% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $163,900, so Sacramento pays 1% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for veterinarian pay?
4 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $87,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $294,600 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.