Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Oregon
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Oregon
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Oregon earn a median salary of $39,148 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.9% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 3,070 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Oregon, with salaries ranging from $35,070 to $45,100 depending on location.
$39,148
Avg median salary in Oregon
$45,100
Highest paying metro
$35,070
Lowest paying metro
3,070
Employed in Oregon
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Oregon
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, OR | $45,100 | $37,960 | $45,620 | 230 |
| Portland, OR-WA | $44,190 | $38,710 | $47,030 | 1,770 |
| Salem, OR | $40,500 | $36,960 | $45,610 | 200 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $39,610 | $38,070 | $45,180 | 50 |
| Coast Oregon | $38,270 | $36,160 | $44,270 | 160 |
| Eugene, OR | $37,900 | $36,010 | $43,850 | 280 |
| Corvallis, OR | $37,390 | $35,330 | $42,670 | 90 |
| Medford, OR | $37,170 | $35,620 | $45,050 | 150 |
| Albany, OR | $36,280 | $35,650 | $43,970 | 60 |
| Eastern Oregon | $35,070 | $34,180 | $41,770 | 80 |