Medical Assistants Salary in Oregon
The median for medical assistants in Oregon is $50,410 a year, somewhat above the national $45,690 (+10%); the state ranks 5th of 51 states by median. That is 12% less than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, Washington pays more (up to $59,290 in Washington) and California, Nevada and Idaho pay less (down to $44,700 in Idaho). Oregon employs 11,840 medical assistants, 6.02 per 1,000 jobs, the 26th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.14 is close to the national share.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $21.04 | $22.68 | $24.24 | $28.44 | $29.88 | $25.19 | 11,840 | 6.02 | 1.14 |
| Annual | $43,760 | $47,170 | $50,410 | $59,160 | $62,160 | $52,400 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $17.33 | $18.50 | $21.97 | $23.65 | $28.52 | $22.17 | 817,870 | – | – |
| Annual | $36,050 | $38,470 | $45,690 | $49,180 | $59,310 | $46,120 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 5th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 26th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.14
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.02
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon publish a row for medical assistants, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $27.04 | $56,240 | $46,160 | $63,300 | 6,390 | 5.29 | 1.01 |
| Albany, OR | $24.27 | $50,480 | $41,650 | $64,190 | 200 | 4.22 | 0.80 |
| Salem, OR | $24.15 | $50,240 | $43,630 | $62,160 | 1,090 | 5.76 | 1.10 |
| Bend, OR | $24.08 | $50,080 | $44,680 | $61,450 | 840 | 7.74 | 1.47 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $24.03 | $49,980 | $41,600 | $62,980 | 1,040 | 6.59 | 1.25 |
| Corvallis, OR | $23.51 | $48,890 | $41,880 | $60,230 | 340 | 8.80 | 1.67 |
| Medford, OR | $23.47 | $48,820 | $44,210 | $58,240 | 900 | 10.15 | 1.93 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $23.37 | $48,610 | $41,740 | $59,650 | 220 | 7.25 | 1.38 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $23.42 | $48,710 | $38,970 | $60,050 | 940 | 8.25 | 1.57 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $23.15 | $48,150 | $40,180 | $60,790 | 430 | 8.52 | 1.62 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $22.52 | $46,840 | $38,360 | $58,500 | 380 | 5.10 | 0.97 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $24.24 | $50,410 | 11,840 | 1.14 |
| California | $23.88 | $49,660 | 117,060 | 1.22 |
| Idaho | $21.49 | $44,700 | 5,250 | 1.16 |
| Nevada | $21.73 | $45,200 | 7,760 | 0.95 |
| Washington | $28.50 | $59,290 | 19,500 | 1.04 |
See the national page for Medical Assistants (every state ranked) and the Oregon wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Oregon estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.