Physician Assistants pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for physician assistants is $78.76 an hour ($163,810 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($135,880). It is 5% higher than the Oregon median ($155,780).
Pay range for physician assistants in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.57 | $105,180 |
| 25% of workers | $64.76 | $134,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $78.76 | $163,810 |
| 75% of workers | $83.26 | $173,180 |
| 90% of workers | $104.31 | $216,960 |
Physician Assistants pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $163,810 | 1,110 |
| Medford | $155,110 | 210 |
| Grants Pass | $152,350 | 30 |
| Bend | $148,610 | 220 |
| Corvallis | $146,710 | 80 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $145,030 | 240 |
| Salem | $144,190 | 190 |
| Albany | $142,220 | 30 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
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| Physical Therapists | $106,250 |
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