How much does an MA make in Oregon?

BLS reports a median annual wage of $49,900 for MAs in Oregon as of the latest OES release. That is the 50th-percentile figure — half earn more, half earn less. The 25th-percentile is $46,490 and the 75th-percentile is $57,890.

What does the top of the MA pay scale look like in Oregon?

The 90th percentile lands at $61,100. That tier typically reflects senior roles, specialty certifications, high-cost-of-living metros within the state, or union-negotiated rate cards. Below that, the P75 quartile is $57,890.

Where does Oregon rank for MA pay?

On nominal BLS wages alone, Oregon ranks among the 51 states and DC by median pay. After the BEA cost-of-living adjustment the ordering changes — high-cost states fall, low-cost states rise. Both rankings are shown in the data table on this page.

How wide is the wage spread in Oregon?

P10 to P90 spans $40,830 to $61,100. That spread captures entry-level to top-quartile pay, including specialty differentials and metro-area variance within the state.

Is Oregon a 'real-wage arbitrage' state for MAs?

No — Oregon's RPP is close to the national 100 baseline, so nominal and real wages move roughly together. Neither an arbitrage nor a penalty state.

What are the limits of these MA salary numbers?

BLS OES is an employer survey of W-2 wages — it excludes contractor pay, bonuses outside the base wage definition, equity compensation, and tip income. Self-employed practitioners and gig workers are not represented. For occupations with significant non-W-2 income, the BLS figure is a floor, not a complete picture.

Specialty MA pay (cardiology / dermatology / ortho) vs primary care in Oregon?

BLS aggregates all medical assistants under one SOC. In Oregon, specialty practice MAs — particularly in dermatology, cardiology, orthopedics, and ophthalmology — typically earn 10-20% above primary-care MA pay, reflecting tighter procedural support requirements and longer training ramps. Surgical specialty MAs assisting in office-based procedures (skin biopsies, in-office injections, vascular ultrasound assist) sit at the top of the BLS band in Oregon. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and community-health clinics in Oregon typically pay below BLS median but offer PSLF eligibility and stronger benefits.

How Much Do Medical Assistants Make in Oregon? $50K (2026 BLS + BEA)

TL;DR

Median MA salary in Oregon: $49,900 nominal, $47,609 real (BEA RPP basis).
Quartile range $46,490 (bottom 25%) to $57,890 (top 25%); the P10-P90 envelope is $40,830 to $61,100.
Mid-band cost of living: real and nominal wage are within a few percent of each other.
On a real-wage basis, this state sits at #8 of 51; nominal rank is #3.

Wage breakdown — Oregon

Percentile	Nominal (BLS)	Real (BEA RPP-adjusted)
P10 (entry tier)	$40,830	$38,955
P25 (lower quartile)	$46,490	$44,356
P50 (median)	$49,900	$47,609
P75 (upper quartile)	$57,890	$55,232
P90 (top tier)	$61,100	$58,295
Mean	$51,120	$48,773
Employment	11,610 MAs in Oregon

Cost of living — BEA Regional Price Parity

Component	Oregon index (US = 100)
All-items RPP	104.8
Goods	104.8
Services	91.0
Rents	109.2

Oregon's overall RPP (104.8) is close to the national 100 baseline; nominal and real wage move roughly together.

After-tax take-home — Oregon (2024 BLS · 2024 tax year, single filer)

Layer-by-layer take-home math at the BLS median

Layer	Amount	Note
Gross BLS P50 (MA)	$49,900	nominal median
Federal income tax	−$3,850	7.7% effective; std deduction $15,750 applied
State income tax	−$3,825	4.75–9.9% (graduated)
FICA (SS 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%)	−$3,817	SS capped at $183,600 wage base
Take-home (after-tax)	$38,408	77.0% of gross
Real take-home (RPP-adjusted)	$36,644	÷ (104.8 / 100) BEA cost-of-living

What the Oregon state-tax burden means for MA take-home

Oregon carries one of the heavier state-tax loads in the country at this income tier (7.7% effective on the BLS median). Combined with federal and FICA, gross-to-take-home spread is 23.0%, leaving $38,408 pre-RPP and $36,644 after the 104.8 cost-of-living index — a $13,256 gap from the headline gross.

Computed from 2026 IRS federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32), 2026 state DOR brackets, and 2026 FICA rates. Single filer, standard deduction, no other adjustments. See methodology · tax for limitations (married filers, ITM/SALT itemizers, retirement deferrals, HSA, dependent credits, etc.).

National context

Across the United States, BLS reports a national median of $44,200 for MAs with mean pay of $44,720 and total employment of 793,460. Oregon sits at #3 on nominal pay and #8 on real (cost-adjusted) pay among the 51 states and DC. After cost adjustment, Oregon falls 5 positions — the cost premium eats into the headline wage.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an MA make in Oregon?: BLS reports a median annual wage of $49,900 for MAs in Oregon as of the latest OES release. That is the 50th-percentile figure — half earn more, half earn less. The 25th-percentile is $46,490 and the 75th-percentile is $57,890.
What does the top of the MA pay scale look like in Oregon?: The 90th percentile lands at $61,100. That tier typically reflects senior roles, specialty certifications, high-cost-of-living metros within the state, or union-negotiated rate cards. Below that, the P75 quartile is $57,890.
Where does Oregon rank for MA pay?: On nominal BLS wages alone, Oregon ranks among the 51 states and DC by median pay. After the BEA cost-of-living adjustment the ordering changes — high-cost states fall, low-cost states rise. Both rankings are shown in the data table on this page.
How wide is the wage spread in Oregon?: P10 to P90 spans $40,830 to $61,100. That spread captures entry-level to top-quartile pay, including specialty differentials and metro-area variance within the state.
Is Oregon a 'real-wage arbitrage' state for MAs?: No — Oregon's RPP is close to the national 100 baseline, so nominal and real wages move roughly together. Neither an arbitrage nor a penalty state.
What are the limits of these MA salary numbers?: BLS OES is an employer survey of W-2 wages — it excludes contractor pay, bonuses outside the base wage definition, equity compensation, and tip income. Self-employed practitioners and gig workers are not represented. For occupations with significant non-W-2 income, the BLS figure is a floor, not a complete picture.
Specialty MA pay (cardiology / dermatology / ortho) vs primary care in Oregon?: BLS aggregates all medical assistants under one SOC. In Oregon, specialty practice MAs — particularly in dermatology, cardiology, orthopedics, and ophthalmology — typically earn 10-20% above primary-care MA pay, reflecting tighter procedural support requirements and longer training ramps. Surgical specialty MAs assisting in office-based procedures (skin biopsies, in-office injections, vascular ultrasound assist) sit at the top of the BLS band in Oregon. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and community-health clinics in Oregon typically pay below BLS median but offer PSLF eligibility and stronger benefits.

Sources & methodology

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), SOC 31-9092, 2024 reference period.
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities, 2023 vintage (all-items, goods, services, rents).
Real-wage figures = nominal BLS wage ÷ (state RPP / 100).
See the methodology page for full computation details and limitations.

By Marcus Liang · Founder & Editor · Last synced 2026-05-07.

Cross-comparison: see how Oregon MA pay ranks against the other 254 state × occupation pages on the Real Wage Atlas → — four-way ranking by real wage, after-tax take-home, state-tax savings, and cost-of-living arbitrage.