salary$163,810 a year$79 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$216,960per year
Jobs in the area1,110people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Portland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,874 a month takes 13.7% 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 Portland, OR?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $163,810 a year ($79 an hour). Most earn between $105,180 and $216,960.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Portland?
Typical rent of $1,874 a month takes 13.7% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.