Veterinary Assistant Salary in Oregon
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$42,830
per year · $20.43/hr
Typical range
$35,620–$48,230
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+10%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$39,000 /yr
Typical range
$28,500–$44,720
vs. BLS median
-9%
Based on 36 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Oregon that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $42,830. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in Oregon
10th
$35,620
25th
$37,960
Median
$42,830
75th
$46,290
90th
$48,230
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
2,670
Veterinary Assistants employed in Oregon
#11/51
State rank by median pay
1.84
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
169 open veterinary assistant jobs in Oregon
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589 veterinary practices in Oregon
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Oregon?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Oregon is $42,830 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $35,620 and $48,230 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Oregon?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Oregon is $20.43 per hour.
Where does Oregon rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Oregon ranks #11 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 2,670 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Oregon right now?
Recent job postings in Oregon that disclose pay advertise a median of $39,000 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $28,500–$44,720), based on 36 postings — lower than the BLS median of $42,830.