How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Oregon?
$44,370a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Oregon. That is $21.33 an hour or $3,698 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.33
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,480Median: $44,370Highest 10%: $49,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| Median | $44,370 | $21.33 | |
| 75th | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| 90th | $49,470 | $23.78 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $45,690 |
| Salem, OR | $44,460 |
| Bend, OR | $44,190 |
| Eugene, OR | $39,670 |
| Corvallis, OR | $38,820 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $38,310 |
| Medford, OR | $38,080 |
| Albany, OR | $37,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 7. Minnesota | $45,280 |
| 8. Maryland | $44,770 |
| 9. New York | $44,750 |
| 10. Oregon | $44,370 |
| 11. Connecticut | $44,250 |
| 12. Washington | $44,150 |
| 13. Hawaii | $44,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $21.33 ($44,370 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $44,370 against $38,150 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Oregon rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Oregon ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $45,690 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.