How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in California?
$60,630a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in California. That is $29.15 an hour or $5,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.15
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,240Median: $60,630Highest 10%: $75,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,240 | $23.19 | |
| 25th | $51,570 | $24.79 | |
| Median | $60,630 | $29.15 | |
| 75th | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| 90th | $75,860 | $36.47 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $71,090 |
| San Jose, CA | $67,280 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $62,810 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,940 |
| Salinas, CA | $61,330 |
| Vallejo, CA | $61,230 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,970 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,670 |
| Napa, CA | $60,410 |
| Oxnard, CA | $60,410 |
| San Diego, CA | $60,280 |
| Modesto, CA | $59,360 |
| Chico, CA | $59,300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $58,690 |
| Riverside, CA | $58,510 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $58,490 |
| Yuba City, CA | $58,310 |
| Fresno, CA | $58,080 |
| Stockton, CA | $56,010 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $55,730 |
| Redding, CA | $51,410 |
| Merced, CA | $50,420 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| 1. District of Columbia | $61,270 |
| 2. California | $60,630 |
| 3. Washington | $59,740 |
| 4. New York | $59,010 |
| 5. Minnesota | $57,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.15 ($60,630 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $60,630 against $47,380 nationally, 28% more.
Where does California rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
California ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays veterinary technologist and technicians the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $71,090 a year.
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.