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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | $42,410 | $35,710 | $34,350 | $33,358 | 101 |
| Portland | $42,370 | $37,370 | $36,110 | $33,329 | 105 |
| Salem | $40,350 | $36,920 | $35,150 | $31,861 | 104 |
| Bend | $40,100 | $35,800 | $34,830 | $31,679 | 104 |
| Albany | $38,500 | $34,880 | $34,570 | $30,517 | 102 |
| Corvallis | $38,060 | $36,010 | $32,910 | $30,197 | 104 |
| Grants Pass | $37,830 | $35,670 | $33,510 | $30,030 | 98 |
| Eugene | $37,080 | $34,750 | $32,100 | $29,485 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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