Vet tech salary in Oregon
Vet techs in Oregon earned a median of $55,810 a year in May 2025, about $26.83 an hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 18% above the U.S. median of $47,380. Eight in ten earned between $39,920 (10th percentile) and $77,710 (90th percentile).
Vet tech pay in Oregon
| Level | A year | An hour |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,920 | $19.19 |
| Median | $55,810 | $26.83 |
| 90th percentile | $77,710 | $37.36 |
Oregon ranks 6 of 51 (the 50 states plus D.C.) by median vet tech pay. About 1,120 vet techs worked in Oregon. BLS reports veterinary technologists (usually a four-year degree) and technicians (usually a two-year degree) as one group.
What clinics in Oregon are posting now
Posted pay in Oregon: 3 of these 3 listings, from 1 employer, state an hourly range. Ranges run from $24.00 to $40.00 an hour; the middle listing's midpoint is $28.00 an hour. These are employers' posted ranges, not survey data.
See the 3 open vet tech jobs in Oregon.
Other veterinary roles in Oregon
| Role | Median a year | Median an hour | U.S. median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet tech | $55,810 | $26.83 | $47,380 |
| Vet assistant | $44,370 | $21.33 | $38,150 |
| Veterinarian | $128,880 | $61.96 | $130,100 |
The credential in Oregon
Title: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT). Required to work as a tech: Yes, with conditions. Full rules: how to become a vet tech in Oregon. Training: vet tech schools in Oregon.
FAQ
How much does a vet tech make in Oregon?
The median was $55,810 a year in May 2025 (BLS), 18% above the U.S. median of $47,380.
How much does a vet tech make an hour in Oregon?
About $26.83 an hour at the median, from the BLS yearly figure of $55,810 divided by 2,080 hours.
How does Oregon rank for vet tech pay?
Oregon ranks 6 of 51 (the 50 states plus D.C.) by BLS median pay. The highest medians were District of Columbia ($61,270), California ($60,630), Washington ($59,740).
Do you need a license to be a vet tech in Oregon?
Yes, with conditions. A CVT license is needed for inducing anesthesia, dental extractions, rabies vaccines and indirect-supervision work. See the Oregon guide.
Figures are BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) estimates for May 2025, the latest release, for wage and salary workers (the self-employed are not included). The median is the middle wage: half earned more, half earned less. Hourly figures are the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours, the way BLS converts between the two. Retrieved from the BLS Public Data API on November 5, 2026.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025, veterinary technologists and technicians
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: OEWS state estimates (Public Data API)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook, Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
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