How much does a veterinarian make in San Francisco?
$208,100a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $100.04 an hour or $17,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $100.04
- Vs. national median
- +60%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,130Median: $208,100Highest 10%: $295,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,130 | $42.85 | |
| 25th | $138,900 | $66.77 | |
| Median | $208,100 | $100.04 | |
| 75th | $243,600 | $117.09 | |
| 90th | $295,400 | $142.03 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| 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 |
| 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 San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $429,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $351,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $339,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $304,600 |
| Physician | $294,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,100 |
| Nurse Midwive | $212,600 |
| Pediatrician | $207,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $100.04 ($208,100 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $208,100 against $130,100 nationally, 60% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $163,900, so San Francisco pays 27% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for veterinarian pay?
1 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $89,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $295,400 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.