Medical Assistants Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $47,590 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.88
10th percentile $39,210
90th percentile $61,100
Employed locally 1,040
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,210
    25th
    $44,980
    50th (median)
    $47,590
    75th
    $54,900
    90th
    $61,100

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Assistants salary is 31% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $52,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Bend, OR $49,990
    Oregon $49,900
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $49,470
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,370

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,770
    Nursing Assistants $46,900
    Dental Assistants $55,350
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,900
    Medical Equipment Preparers $44,690
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Eugene, OR is $22.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.28 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Eugene, OR is 7.7% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,210 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,980.