How much does a veterinarian make in Portland?
$131,700a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $63.33 an hour or $10,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.33
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,670Median: $131,700Highest 10%: $218,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,670 | $40.23 | |
| 25th | $104,600 | $50.29 | |
| Median | $131,700 | $63.33 | |
| 75th | $164,100 | $78.88 | |
| 90th | $218,900 | $105.24 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Medford, OR | $135,700 |
| Salem, OR | $130,300 |
| Eugene, OR | $125,300 |
| Bend, OR | $119,000 |
| Corvallis, OR | $119,000 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $63.33 ($131,700 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $131,700 against $130,100 nationally, 1% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $128,900, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for veterinarian pay?
74 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $218,900 or more.
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.