How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make in Oregon in 2026?

A typical Medical Assistant in Oregon earns about $24.24 per hour, or $50,410 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, monthly pay works out to about $4,201, and weekly pay comes to about $969. These figures cover full-time work across the state's clinics, hospitals, and physician offices.

Oregon's typical pay runs 10 percent above the national figure of $45,690 a year, and the state ranks 5th among all 51 states for Medical Assistant pay. About 11,840 Medical Assistants work in Oregon, compared with 817,870 nationwide, so the state's higher pay applies to a sizeable workforce rather than a handful of clinics.

Entry-level Medical Assistant positions in Oregon typically offer around $21.04 an hour, or about $43,760 a year, for those just starting out. Pay tends to move up from there, and most Medical Assistants reach the state's typical rate of $24.24 an hour within a few years on the job. Clinics and hospitals often build in scheduled raises tied to certifications or added responsibilities.

Experienced Medical Assistants in Oregon often earn upwards of $28.44 an hour, or around $59,160 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $62,160 a year, or about $29.88 an hour. That leaves a spread of $18,400 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years of experience, and location in the state all factor into where an individual lands within that range.

Oregon Medical Assistant pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $34,840 in 2015 to $50,410 in 2025. That's a gain of $15,570, or a 45 percent rise over ten years. The increase has been consistent year over year, without sharp jumps or pullbacks in the data.

Nationally, Medical Assistant pay rose 49 percent over the same ten years, slightly ahead of Oregon's climb. Pay for the profession has moved up in both the state and the country as a whole, and someone starting out now enters at a higher point than a Medical Assistant did a decade ago. Past growth doesn't guarantee future gains, but the direction so far has been upward.

Portland pays Medical Assistants the most in Oregon, with typical pay of $56,240 a year, about 12 percent above the state figure. That figure covers the full Portland metro area. Albany and Salem follow, with typical pay of $50,480 and $50,240 a year, both still close to the statewide rate.

Grants Pass pays the least among Oregon's larger cities, with typical pay of $48,610 a year, putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities at $7,630. Portland also has the largest Medical Assistant workforce in the state, with 6,390 employed there. Higher pay in Portland tends to track its higher cost of living compared with smaller Oregon cities.

Washington pays Medical Assistants more than Oregon, with typical pay of $59,290 a year, about 18 percent higher. Idaho pays less, at $44,700 a year, about 11 percent below Oregon's figure, and Nevada and California sit close to or slightly under Oregon's rate as well. Medical Assistant licensing or certification earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary.

Medical Assistants in Oregon typically earn $50,410 a year, or $24.24 an hour, and pay has climbed 45 percent over the past decade. Anyone considering the role should check Oregon's state licensing or registry page for current requirements, and look at city-level pay for Portland, Salem, or other Oregon cities to see how local figures compare.