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Medical Assistant Salary in Oregon (2026)
$24.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,847/year ($3,237/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,840 Medical Assistant jobs in Oregon (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Medical Assistant salary of $50,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,847 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $50,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,869 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,856 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$3,837 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,847 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,237 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Oregon?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Oregon is $50,410 per year ($24.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,170 and $59,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $50,410, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $38,847 per year ($3,237 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 11,840 Medical Assistant jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.