Medical Assistants Salary in Salem, OR

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

Median annual salary $48,720 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.42
10th percentile $40,240
90th percentile $60,370
Employed locally 1,080
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,240
    25th
    $46,580
    50th (median)
    $48,720
    75th
    $56,730
    90th
    $60,370

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Assistants salary is 36% 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 Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $40,520
    Nursing Assistants $48,280
    Psychiatric Aides $46,040
    Dental Assistants $56,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $49,080
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $40,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Salem, OR is $23.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.88 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Salem, OR is 10.2% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,240 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,580.