How much does a physician assistant make in Oregon?
$155,800a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Oregon. That is $74.89 an hour or $12,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.89
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $123,100Median: $155,800Highest 10%: $198,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $123,100 | $59.18 | |
| 25th | $134,400 | $64.61 | |
| Median | $155,800 | $74.89 | |
| 75th | $169,600 | $81.51 | |
| 90th | $198,500 | $95.43 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $163,800 |
| Medford, OR | $155,100 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $152,400 |
| Bend, OR | $148,600 |
| Corvallis, OR | $146,700 |
| Eugene, OR | $145,000 |
| Salem, OR | $144,200 |
| Albany, OR | $142,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 3. Washington | $164,400 |
| 4. Hawaii | $164,100 |
| 5. New York | $160,900 |
| 6. Oregon | $155,800 |
| 7. New Hampshire | $151,000 |
| 8. Alaska | $150,700 |
| 9. Vermont | $150,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $74.89 ($155,800 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $155,800 against $135,900 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Oregon rank for physician assistant pay?
Oregon ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays physician assistants the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $163,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.