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Physician Assistant Salary in Oregon (2026)
$74.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $104,364/year ($8,697/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 6th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 2,250 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $155,780 a year — though pay ranges from $123,100 for newcomers to $198,490 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $123,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $134,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $155,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $169,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $198,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,250 Physician Assistant jobs in Oregon (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Physician Assistant salary of $155,780 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 $104,364 — an effective tax rate of 33.0%.
| Gross (median) | $155,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$26,121 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,917 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$13,378 |
| Take-home (annual) | $104,364 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,697 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Oregon?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Oregon is $155,780 per year ($74.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $134,390 and $169,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $155,780, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $104,364 per year ($8,697 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 33.0%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 2,250 Physician 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.