Veterinarian salary in
Fresno.
Veterinarians in the Fresno, CA metro area earn a median annual wage of $157,460 ($75.70/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 170 working in the area.
Median salary
$157,460
$75.70/hr
21% above US median
Low · 10th pct
$70,610
High · 90th pct
$246,540
Pay rank
#12of 75 metros
Veterinarians
170
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Fresno actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Fresno
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $116,830–$183,860
Top earners make 3.5× what entry-level vets earn
How Fresno compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Fresno?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Fresno, CA metro area is $157,460 ($75.70/hour). The middle 50% earn between $116,830 and $183,860.
How does Fresno compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $157,460 is above that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Fresno?
The median hourly rate works out to $75.70, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Fresno compare to the rest of California?
See the California state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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