Veterinarian salary in
Riverside.
Veterinarians in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area earn a median annual wage of $160,860 ($77.34/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 660 working in the area.
Median salary
$160,860
$77.34/hr
24% above US median
Low · 10th pct
$82,240
High · 90th pct
$273,210
Pay rank
#7of 75 metros
Veterinarians
660
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Riverside actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Riverside
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $124,650–$214,150
Top earners make 3.3× what entry-level vets earn
How Riverside compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Riverside?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $160,860 ($77.34/hour). The middle 50% earn between $124,650 and $214,150.
How does Riverside compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $160,860 is above that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Riverside?
The median hourly rate works out to $77.34, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Riverside 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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