Medical Assistants Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,760 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $58,730
Employed locally 400
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $43,720
    50th (median)
    $46,760
    75th
    $51,130
    90th
    $58,730

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Related occupations in Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,020
    Nursing Assistants $45,240
    Dental Assistants $46,860
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,500
    Phlebotomists $43,020
    Medical Equipment Preparers $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Central Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Central Oregon is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.23 or more per hour.

    Is Central Oregon above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Central Oregon is 5.8% above the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,720.