How Much Does a Veterinarian Make in California (CA) in 2026? (Hourly & After-Tax Salary)
Median Annual & Hourly Wage in California (CA)
$146,760/yr ($70.56/hr · $102,558 After-Tax)
Entry-Level (25th Pct)$114,480 ($55.04/hr)
Experienced (90th Pct)$198,140 ($95.26/hr)
Bi-Weekly Net Paycheck$3,944.53
Overtime Rate (1.5x)$105.84/hr
Gross vs. Net After-Tax Pay by Experience Level (2026)
| Level | Hourly | Gross Annual | Federal + FICA + State Tax | Net Take-Home | Bi-Weekly Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $55.04/hr | $114,480 | −$32,126.12 | $82,353.88 | $3,167.46 |
| Median (Mid-Career) | $70.56/hr | $146,760 | −$44,202.14 | $102,557.86 | $3,944.53 |
| Senior / Top 10% | $95.26/hr | $198,140 | −$62,180.23 | $135,959.77 | $5,229.22 |
Compare Wage Across All 50 U.S. States
Texas ($58.60/hr)California ($70.56/hr)Florida ($56.81/hr)New York ($69.37/hr)Illinois ($61.59/hr)Arizona ($58.01/hr)New Jersey ($66.98/hr)Georgia ($57.41/hr)North Carolina ($56.81/hr)Washington ($68.77/hr)Pennsylvania ($59.20/hr)Ohio ($56.21/hr)Nevada ($58.60/hr)Colorado ($63.39/hr)Virginia ($62.79/hr)Massachusetts ($69.97/hr)Michigan ($57.41/hr)Tennessee ($55.02/hr)Indiana ($55.61/hr)Maryland ($64.58/hr)Minnesota ($62.19/hr)Missouri ($55.02/hr)Wisconsin ($58.01/hr)Oregon ($62.79/hr)Connecticut ($66.38/hr)Utah ($58.01/hr)South Carolina ($54.42/hr)Alabama ($52.62/hr)Louisiana ($53.22/hr)Kentucky ($53.22/hr)Oklahoma ($53.22/hr)Kansas ($55.02/hr)Iowa ($55.61/hr)New Mexico ($55.02/hr)Arkansas ($52.03/hr)Mississippi ($50.83/hr)Nebraska ($56.21/hr)Idaho ($55.61/hr)Hawaii ($64.58/hr)New Hampshire ($61.59/hr)Maine ($56.81/hr)Rhode Island ($61.00/hr)Montana ($55.02/hr)Delaware ($60.40/hr)South Dakota ($54.42/hr)North Dakota ($56.81/hr)Alaska ($65.18/hr)Vermont ($58.60/hr)West Virginia ($51.43/hr)Wyoming ($56.81/hr)