Veterinarians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $122,990 -2% vs national
Median hourly $59.13
10th percentile $81,770
90th percentile $194,130
Employed locally 1,020
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,770
    25th
    $100,760
    50th (median)
    $122,990
    75th
    $157,130
    90th
    $194,130

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 130% Median Veterinarians salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $164,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $162,930
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $161,880
    California $158,950
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $154,350
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $137,970

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Portland, OR-WA is $59.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.24 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 2% below the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinarians in Portland?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $81,770 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,760.