Oregon

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$43,630
+8.2% vs national
Hourly Wage
$20.98
 
10th Percentile
$36,480
Entry level
90th Percentile
$49,470
Senior level
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Salary Range

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Oregon earn between $36,480 and $49,470, with a mean of $43,630. The national average for this role is $40,331.

$43,630 mean
10th Percentile$36,48090th Percentile$49,470

How Oregon Compares

LocationMean Salary
Oregon$43,630
National Average$40,331
District of Columbia$55,760
Massachusetts$48,390
California$47,250
Maine$46,580
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Oregon. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.