How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Salem?
$49,310a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $23.71 an hour or $4,109 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.71
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 312
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,370Median: $49,310Highest 10%: $61,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,370 | $15.08 | |
| 25th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| Median | $49,310 | $23.71 | |
| 75th | $57,570 | $27.68 | |
| 90th | $61,920 | $29.77 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| Corvallis, OR | $67,960 |
| Portland, OR | $58,300 |
| Bend, OR | $54,110 |
| Medford, OR | $51,900 |
| Eugene, OR | $50,140 |
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 veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $23.71 ($49,310 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $49,310 against $47,380 nationally, 4% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $55,810, so Salem pays 12% less.
Where does Salem rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
79 of 312 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,920 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.