How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make in Springfield, OR in 2026?
Typical pay for Medical Assistants in Springfield, from federal wage data (May 2025), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Oregon.
BLS OES May 2025 · Eugene · Springfield metro area
A typical Medical Assistant in Springfield, Oregon earns $24.03 per hour, or $49,980 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $4,165 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $41,600, and the top 10% of earners make over $62,980.
That pay is 1% below the Oregon figure of $50,410 and 9% above the national figure of $45,690. Springfield ranks 5th of 8 metro areas in Oregon for Medical Assistant pay. About 1,040 Medical Assistants work in the Eugene · Springfield area. Springfield is part of the Eugene · Springfield metro area, and BLS reports pay for the metro as a whole, so Eugene share these figures.
Medical Assistant pay in Springfield at a glance
- Typical pay is $24.03 an hour, or $49,980 a year.
- That is 1% below the Oregon figure, ranking 5th of 8 metro areas in the state.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $41,600; the top 10% make over $62,980.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does a Medical Assistant make in Springfield?
Pay in Springfield runs from entry-level positions at around $20.00 an hour to more than $30.28 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Oregon and national figures.
Medical Assistant pay by career stage in Springfield
| Career stage | Springfield | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $41,600$20.00 an hour | $43,760$21.04 an hour | $36,050$17.33 an hour |
| First years | $45,730$21.99 an hour | $47,170$22.68 an hour | $38,470$18.50 an hour |
| Typical Medical Assistant | $49,980$24.03 an hour | $50,410$24.24 an hour | $45,690$21.97 an hour |
| Experienced | $57,850$27.81 an hour | $59,160$28.44 an hour | $49,180$23.65 an hour |
| Top 10% | $62,980$30.28 an hour | $62,160$29.88 an hour | $59,310$28.52 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · city figures cover the Eugene · Springfield area as BLS defines it
How Springfield compares with other Oregon cities
Portland pays Medical Assistants the most in Oregon at $56,240 a year, $6,260 more than Springfield. The lowest-paying area in the state is Grants Pass at $48,610.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Springfield | Medical Assistants employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $56,240 | $27.04 | +13% | 6,390 |
| 2 | Albany | $50,480 | $24.27 | +1% | 200 |
| 3 | Salem | $50,240 | $24.15 | +1% | 1,090 |
| 4 | Bend | $50,080 | $24.08 | 0% | 840 |
| 5 | Springfield metro incl. Eugene | $49,980 | $24.03 | this city | 1,040 |
| 6 | Corvallis | $48,890 | $23.51 | -2% | 340 |
| 7 | Medford | $48,820 | $23.47 | -2% | 900 |
| 8 | Grants Pass | $48,610 | $23.37 | -3% | 220 |
Every metro area in Oregon with Medical Assistant wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Oregon typical pay $50,410
Is Springfield a good place to work as a Medical Assistant?
Medical Assistants in Springfield earn a strong wage by national standards: typical pay is $49,980 a year, 9% above the national figure. For every 1,000 jobs in the Eugene · Springfield area, about 6.6 are Medical Assistant positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 5.3. That makes the local economy more reliant on Medical Assistants than most places, and turnover keeps positions opening through the year.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Springfield, OR?
- A typical Medical Assistant in Springfield earns $49,980 a year, or $24.03 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Entry-level pay runs about $41,600 and the top 10% earn over $62,980.
- How much does a Medical Assistant make an hour in Springfield?
- Typical hourly pay for Medical Assistants in Springfield is $24.03. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $20.00, and the top 10% earn over $30.28 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for a Medical Assistant in Springfield?
- Entry-level Medical Assistant positions in Springfield typically offer around $20.00 an hour, or $41,600 a year.
- Is Medical Assistant pay in Springfield higher than in the rest of Oregon?
- Springfield pay is 1% below the Oregon figure of $50,410 a year, ranking 5th of 8 metro areas in the state. Portland pays the most in Oregon at $56,240.