Veterinarians pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for veterinarians is $61.96 an hour ($128,880 a year). About 1,660 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($130,100). Oregon ranks 21st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.70 | $78,420 |
| 25% of workers | $47.39 | $98,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.96 | $128,880 |
| 75% of workers | $74.24 | $154,410 |
| 90% of workers | $98.97 | $205,850 |
Veterinarians pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Medford | $135,740 | 80 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $131,720 | 1,010 |
| Salem | $130,330 | 120 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $125,310 | 150 |
| Bend | $119,020 | 140 |
| Corvallis | $119,020 | 60 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for veterinarians
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $347,180 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $44,370 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $55,810 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Pediatricians, General | $224,690 |
| Registered Nurses | $129,010 |
| Pharmacists | $165,960 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,510 |
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