How much does a veterinarian make in Salem?
$130,300a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $62.66 an hour or $10,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.66
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,940Median: $130,300Highest 10%: $189,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,940 | $37.47 | |
| 25th | $103,400 | $49.71 | |
| Median | $130,300 | $62.66 | |
| 75th | $155,200 | $74.61 | |
| 90th | $189,500 | $91.12 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Medford, OR | $135,700 |
| Portland, OR | $131,700 |
| Eugene, OR | $125,300 |
| Bend, OR | $119,000 |
| Corvallis, OR | $119,000 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,200 |
| Pediatrician | $256,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $212,300 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $144,200 |
| Optometrist | $134,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $62.66 ($130,300 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $130,300 against $130,100 nationally, 0% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $128,900, so Salem pays 1% more.
Where does Salem rank for veterinarian pay?
89 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $189,500 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.