Physician Assistants Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $156,450 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $75.21
10th percentile $107,680
90th percentile $209,150
Employed locally 980
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,680
    25th
    $135,220
    50th (median)
    $156,450
    75th
    $179,760
    90th
    $209,150

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 165% Median Physician Assistants salary is 65% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $163,540
    California $161,080
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,310
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $158,300
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $156,410

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Portland, OR-WA is $75.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.31 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Portland, OR-WA is 17.4% above the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Portland?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $107,680 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,220.