Median salary
$30.00/hr
per hour · USD
Typical range
$29.00/hr – $41.50/hr
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
77.8%
7 of 9 roles
Live roles
9
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 Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - San Diego, CA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - San Diego, CA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - San Diego, CA (Otay Ranch)
Registered Veterinary Technician - American Animal Hospital
Registered Veterinary Technician
Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Registered Veterinary Technician - Pet Hospital of Tierrasanta
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
|
$86,320 | 3 |
|
AmeriVet
|
$59,280 | 3 |
| DP Destination Pet | $62,400 | 1 |
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How much do Vet Technician roles in San Diego pay?
The median salary for Vet Technician roles in San Diego is $30.00/hr per year. Most pay falls between $29.00/hr (25th percentile) and $41.50/hr (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $28.30/hr to $41.50/hr.
These figures are computed live from 9 active Vet Technician roles in San Diego on JobsRadar, of which 7 (77.8%) 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 San Diego include Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), AmeriVet and Destination Pet.
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 San Diego?
- The median is $62,400 per year, with most pay between $60,320 and $86,320 (25th–75th percentile), based on 7 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Vet Technician salary range in San Diego?
- Pay ranges from about $58,864 to $86,320 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $62,400. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.