Medical Assistants pay in Salem
In Salem (OR), the median pay for medical assistants is $24.15 an hour ($50,240 a year). About 1,090 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($45,690). It is about the same as the Oregon median ($50,410).
Pay range for medical assistants in Salem (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.98 | $43,630 |
| 25% of workers | $22.93 | $47,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.15 | $50,240 |
| 75% of workers | $28.56 | $59,400 |
| 90% of workers | $29.88 | $62,160 |
Medical Assistants pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $56,240 | 6,390 |
| Albany | $50,480 | 200 |
| Salem (this page) | $50,240 | 1,090 |
| Bend | $50,080 | 840 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $49,980 | 1,040 |
| Corvallis | $48,890 | 340 |
| Medford | $48,820 | 900 |
| Grants Pass | $48,610 | 220 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 109,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Salem (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $131,750 |
| Nursing Assistants | $48,840 |
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