How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Salem?
$44,460a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $21.38 an hour or $3,705 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.38
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,570Median: $44,460Highest 10%: $49,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,570 | $18.06 | |
| 25th | $38,190 | $18.36 | |
| Median | $44,460 | $21.38 | |
| 75th | $47,200 | $22.69 | |
| 90th | $49,200 | $23.65 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| Portland, OR | $45,690 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $96,080 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $67,090 |
| Dental Assistant | $59,210 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $51,590 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $50,580 |
| Medical Assistant | $50,240 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,840 |
| Phlebotomist | $48,160 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,430 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $21.38 ($44,460 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $44,460 against $38,150 nationally, 17% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $44,370, so Salem pays 0% more.
Where does Salem rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
27 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,200 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.