How much does a physician assistant make in Portland?
$163,800a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $78.75 an hour or $13,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.75
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,200Median: $163,800Highest 10%: $217,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,200 | $50.57 | |
| 25th | $134,700 | $64.75 | |
| Median | $163,800 | $78.75 | |
| 75th | $173,200 | $83.26 | |
| 90th | $217,000 | $104.31 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Medford, OR | $155,100 |
| Bend, OR | $148,600 |
| Corvallis, OR | $146,700 |
| Eugene, OR | $145,000 |
| Salem, OR | $144,200 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $78.75 ($163,800 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $163,800 against $135,900 nationally, 21% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $155,800, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for physician assistant pay?
20 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $217,000 or more.
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.