SOC 29-2056 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians — Corvallis
Corvallis, OR · 5 metro areas compared
In Corvallis, OR the median wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians reaches $67,960 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Corvallis, OR the median wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians reaches $67,960 a year. That is 43.4% more than the national median of $47,380. Pay ranges from under $49,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $78,680 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,010 to $78,680.
Employment stands at 80, or 2.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $58,300. Of the 217 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 91st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,190 | +3.8% |
| 25th | $60,010 | +26.7% |
| Median (50th) | $67,960 | +43.4% |
| 75th | $78,680 | +66.1% |
| 90th | $78,680 | +66.1% |
| Mean | $68,140 | +43.8% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Corvallis run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $67,960 buys what $65,725 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 38.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$67,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,725US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,960 a year, 43.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,190 to $78,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $58,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Corvallis, OR?
The median annual wage is $67,960, or $32.68 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,380, so pay in Corvallis, OR is 43.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Corvallis, OR earns more than $78,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,190 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $58,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Corvallis, OR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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