As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Veterinary Practice Manager in San Diego, CA is $146,583, equivalent to $70 per hour, $2,819 weekly, or $12,215 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Veterinary Practice Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Veterinary Practice Manager in San Diego, CA vary widely, spanning from $106,678 to $177,196. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($125,695) and 75th percentile ($162,607), while top earners (90th percentile) make $177,196 per year. This $36,912 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Patient Satisfaction, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Diego Veterinary Practice Manager often earn 2.2% higher than national averages. However, San Diego currently ranks 128 statewide for Veterinary Practice Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Veterinary Practice Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Veterinary Practice Manager Salary $106,678 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Veterinary Practice Manager Salary $125,695 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Veterinary Practice Manager Salary $146,583 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Veterinary Practice Manager Salary $162,607 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Veterinary Practice Manager Salary $177,196 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
25% $125,695 10% $106,678 90% $177,196 75% $162,607 $146,583 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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