Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,300 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Portland earn between $50,040 and $63,450.
- $46K10th
- $50K25th
- $58KMedian
- $63K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,690 | $4,974 | $28.70 |
| Median | $58,300 | $4,858 | $28.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,040 | $4,170 | $24.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,450 | $5,288 | $30.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Portland earn 6% more than the Oregon average ($56,570) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $59,690 | $58,300 | $46,490 | $77,300 | 760 |
| Oregon | $56,570 | $55,810 | $39,920 | $77,710 | 1,120 |
| United States | $49,120 | $47,380 | $35,710 | $63,180 | 129,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $59,690, a single filer in Portland takes home about $45,912 a year, or $3,826 a month and $1,766 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $50,141 | $4,178 |
| Working in OR | $45,912 | $3,826 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $59,690 buys what about $56,621 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 2nd of 6 Oregon metro areas for this job; Corvallis pays the most ($68,140).
All Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries in Oregon
Highest-paying cities for veterinary technologists and technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($68,370).
- San Jose, CA$68,370
- San Francisco, CA$68,210
- Corvallis, OR$68,140
- Santa Cruz, CA$62,780
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,770
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in Portland: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Portland?
$28.70 an hour on average, and $28.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Portland?
About $45,912 a year ($3,826 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,690. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% more than the U.S. average for this job ($49,120).
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 29-2056; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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