Medical Assistants Salary in Medford, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Medford, OR

Median annual salary $48,030 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.09
10th percentile $40,720
90th percentile $58,170
Employed locally 830
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,720
    25th
    $45,640
    50th (median)
    $48,030
    75th
    $55,210
    90th
    $58,170

    Medford economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,443 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Assistants salary is 33% 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 Medford, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39,790
    Nursing Assistants$46,520
    Dental Assistants$54,480
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$51,920
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,170
    Phlebotomists$44,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Medford?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Medford, OR is $23.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.00 or more per hour.

    Is Medford above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Medford, OR is 8.7% 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 Medford?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,720 per year in Medford, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,640.