Physician Assistants Salary in Salem, OR

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

Median annual salary $133,630 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $64.25
10th percentile $101,440
90th percentile $197,940
Employed locally 180
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,440
    25th
    $124,970
    50th (median)
    $133,630
    75th
    $166,000
    90th
    $197,940

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 176% Median Physician Assistants salary is 76% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $156,450

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$128,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76,030
    Psychiatric Technicians$63,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$50,600
    Dental Hygienists$116,780
    Physicians, All Other$373,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Salem, OR is $64.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.89 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Salem, OR is 0.3% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $101,440 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,970.