How much does an animal caretaker make in Oregon?
$36,580a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Oregon. That is $17.59 an hour or $3,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.59
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,510Median: $36,580Highest 10%: $54,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,510 | $16.11 | |
| 25th | $35,150 | $16.90 | |
| Median | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 75th | $43,780 | $21.05 | |
| 90th | $54,510 | $26.21 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $37,370 |
| Salem, OR | $36,920 |
| Corvallis, OR | $36,010 |
| Bend, OR | $35,800 |
| Medford, OR | $35,710 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $35,670 |
| Albany, OR | $34,880 |
| Eugene, OR | $34,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 11. Rhode Island | $37,120 |
| 12. Maryland | $36,780 |
| 13. Alaska | $36,640 |
| 14. Oregon | $36,580 |
| 15. Minnesota | $36,430 |
| 16. Vermont | $36,090 |
| 17. New Jersey | $35,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $17.59 ($36,580 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $36,580 against $35,360 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Oregon rank for animal caretaker pay?
Oregon ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays animal caretakers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $37,370 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.