Median salary
$41.50/hr
per hour · USD
Typical range
$41.50/hr – $41.50/hr
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
69%
40 of 58 roles
Live roles
58
open right now
This work is paid by the hour, so the figures above are hourly rates — not an annual salary.
Salary trend
median · USD per hourSalary distribution
USD per hour · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Emergency Veterinary Nurse Trainer - Palo Alto, CA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Larkspur, CA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Palo Alto, CA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Larkspur, CA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Oceanside, CA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnights) - Anaheim Hills, CA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - San Jose, Ca
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Santa Clarita, CA
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
|
$86,320 | 33 |
Modern Animal
|
$79,872 | 3 |
AmeriVet
|
$59,280 | 3 |
| DP Destination Pet | $62,400 | 1 |
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How much do Vet Technician roles in California pay?
The median salary for Vet Technician roles in California is $41.50/hr per year. Most pay falls between $41.50/hr (25th percentile) and $41.50/hr (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $31.80/hr to $41.70/hr.
These figures are computed live from 58 active Vet Technician roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 40 (69%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Vet Technician roles in California include Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG).
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Vet Technician salary in California?
- The median is $86,320 per year, with most pay between $86,320 and $86,320 (25th–75th percentile), based on 40 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Vet Technician salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $66,144 to $86,736 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $86,320. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.