How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $28.03 an hour or $4,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.03
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 312
- Jobs in the area
- 760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,490 | $22.35 | |
| 25th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| Median | $58,300 | $28.03 | |
| 75th | $63,450 | $30.50 | |
| 90th | $77,300 | $37.16 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| Corvallis, OR | $67,960 |
| Bend, OR | $54,110 |
| Medford, OR | $51,900 |
| Eugene, OR | $50,140 |
| Salem, OR | $49,310 |
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 veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $28.03 ($58,300 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $58,300 against $47,380 nationally, 23% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $55,810, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
28 of 312 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,300 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.