2024 Data

Veterinary Technician Salary in San Francisco, CA

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$59,973

37.1% vs national

Hourly Rate

$28.83

/hour

Jobs in Area

167

employed

Salary Range$39,803 - $86,646
10th %Median90th %

Veterinary Technician Salary Range in San Francisco, CA

Annual Salary Range

$60k

$40k

10th percentile

$49k

25th

$72k

75th

$87k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$39,803$19.14
25th Percentile$48,548$23.34
Median (50th Percentile)$59,973$28.83
75th Percentile$72,062$34.65
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$86,646$41.66
Average (Mean)$65,575$31.53

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Veterinary Technician salary in San Francisco, CA is $59,973 per year or $28.83 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/23/2026

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How San Francisco, CA Compares

vs National Average

$43,740

+37.1%

vs California Average

$40,357

+48.6%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$35,424

-40.9%

Cost of living in San Francisco, CA is 69.3% above the national average.

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