salary$148,610 a year$71 an hour · median pay in the Bend, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$123,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,280per year
Jobs in the area220people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Bend?
Cheap. Rent of $2,123 a month takes 17.1% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Bend, OR?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Bend, OR area is $148,610 a year ($71 an hour). Most earn between $123,350 and $172,280.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Bend?
Typical rent of $2,123 a month takes 17.1% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bend, OR metro area.