Physician Assistant salary in Oregon
What physician assistants earn in Oregon and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$155,780$74.89 per hour
vs U.S.+15%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$134,390 – $169,550Top 10%: $198,490+
Jobs2,2501.09× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Oregon cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $163,810 | $78.76 | 1,110 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $145,030 | $69.72 | 240 |
| Bend, OR | $148,610 | $71.45 | 220 |
| Medford, OR | $155,110 | $74.57 | 210 |
| Salem, OR | $144,190 | $69.32 | 190 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $151,840 | $73.00 | 120 |
| Corvallis, OR | $146,710 | $70.53 | 80 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $134,320 | $64.58 | 80 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $143,510 | $69.00 | 60 |
| Albany, OR | $142,220 | $68.38 | 30 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $152,350 | $73.24 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Oregon
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Washington · $164,360 Hawaii · $164,050 New York · $160,880 New Hampshire · $150,960 Alaska · $150,700 Vermont · $150,490
Other healthcare salaries in Oregon
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $44,410 Registered Nurses · $129,010 Nursing Assistants · $49,830 Medical Assistants · $50,410 Dental Assistants · $59,490 Pharmacy Technicians · $54,900 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,470 Physicians, All Other · $347,180 Dental Hygienists · $122,080 Pharmacists · $165,960 Physical Therapists · $103,510 Nurse Practitioners · $155,680
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Oregon?
Physician Assistants in Oregon earned a median of $155,780 a year ($74.89 an hour) in May 2025, 15% more than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $134,390 to $169,550.
Where in Oregon do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Oregon, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $163,810.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.