How much does a physician assistant make in Salem?
$144,200a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $69.32 an hour or $12,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.32
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,500Median: $144,200Highest 10%: $197,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,500 | $49.75 | |
| 25th | $130,000 | $62.48 | |
| Median | $144,200 | $69.32 | |
| 75th | $168,300 | $80.91 | |
| 90th | $197,400 | $94.89 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Portland, OR | $163,800 |
| Medford, OR | $155,100 |
| Bend, OR | $148,600 |
| Corvallis, OR | $146,700 |
| Eugene, OR | $145,000 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,200 |
| Pediatrician | $256,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $212,300 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,600 |
| Optometrist | $134,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,800 |
| Veterinarian | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $69.32 ($144,200 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $144,200 against $135,900 nationally, 6% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $155,800, so Salem pays 7% less.
Where does Salem rank for physician assistant pay?
58 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $103,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $197,400 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.