salary$145,030 a year$70 an hour · median pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$126,700per year
Top pay (top 10%)$182,130per year
Jobs in the area240people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Eugene?
Cheap. Rent of $1,607 a month takes 13.3% 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 Eugene, OR?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area is $145,030 a year ($70 an hour). Most earn between $126,700 and $182,130.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Eugene?
Typical rent of $1,607 a month takes 13.3% 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 Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area.