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

A typical Physician Assistant in Oregon earns about $74.89 per hour ($155,780 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $12,982 a month or $2,996 a week, both figures calculated from the annual number. Pay varies by city, employer, and years of experience.

Oregon's typical pay sits 15% above the national figure of $135,880 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. That places Oregon 6th among all 51 ranked states and territories for Physician Assistant pay. About 2,250 Physician Assistants work across the state, giving a sense of scale behind these figures.

Entry-level positions in Oregon typically offer around $59.18 an hour, or about $123,100 a year, for those just starting out. Pay generally moves up toward the typical figure of $155,780 within the first few years on the job. New graduates and those in early roles should expect pay near the lower end of this range at first.

Experienced Physician Assistants in Oregon often earn upwards of $95.43 an hour, or more than $198,490 a year, once they reach the top 10% of earners. That leaves a spread of $75,390 between entry-level and top-tier pay in the state. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a role in where an individual lands within that range.

Oregon's typical Physician Assistant pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $104,040 in 2015 to $155,780 in 2025. That is a gain of $51,740, or 50%, according to the same wage data. The increase has been fairly consistent year over year, with a notable jump between 2023 and 2024.

Nationally, Physician Assistant pay rose 38% over the same ten years, a smaller rise than Oregon's. That means Oregon's pay gap with the rest of the country has widened over time. For someone starting a career in the state now, pay has moved up meaningfully over the past decade. Past growth does not guarantee future increases, but the trend line has been upward.

Pay runs highest in Portland, where Physician Assistants typically earn $163,810 a year, about 5% above the statewide figure. Medford and Grants Pass follow, with typical pay of $155,110 and $152,350 a year respectively. These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city limits.

Albany pays the least among Oregon's metro areas, with typical pay of $142,220 a year, a spread of $21,590 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities. Portland also has the largest Physician Assistant workforce in the state, with 1,110 employed there. Cities with higher pay often carry higher living costs, so the gap does not necessarily mean more spending power.

Oregon's typical pay of $155,780 a year trails both California ($165,650) and Washington ($164,360), each about 6% higher. It runs well ahead of Nevada ($134,660) and Idaho ($133,790), each about 14% lower. Physician Assistant licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a nearby state, though requirements vary.

Physician Assistants in Oregon typically earn $155,780 a year ($74.89 an hour), a figure that has risen 50% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and experience, from entry-level positions near $123,100 to top earners above $198,490. Readers preparing for licensure should check Oregon's state licensing or registry page for current requirements, and consult city-level pages for local pay figures before choosing where to practice.