Medical Assistant salary in Portland, OR
Median pay, Portland (OR) metro
$56,240/year
about $27.04 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $48,750 – $61,240
Half of medical assistants in the Portland (OR) metro area earn more than $56,240 a year and half earn less. That's 23% higher than the national median of $45,690, and ranks #5 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,160 | $22.19 |
| 25th | $48,750 | $23.44 |
| Median (50th) | $56,240 | $27.04 |
| 75th | $61,240 | $29.44 |
| 90th (top earners) | $63,300 | $30.43 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a medical assistant job in the Portland (OR) metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $48,750 ($23.44/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $48,750 to $61,240 ($23.44 to $29.44/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $61,240 ($29.44/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Certification (such as CMA or RMA) can raise pay and open more roles, and some employers pay for it.
- Check whether the role is front office, back office or both, since mixed roles are often paid like single ones.
- Ask about guaranteed hours: some clinics cut hours on slow days.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Portland (OR) metro. Occupation: Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.