salary$144,190 a year$69 an hour · median pay in the Salem, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$103,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$197,380per year
Jobs in the area190people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Salem?
Cheap. Rent of $1,690 a month takes 14.1% 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 Salem, OR?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Salem, OR area is $144,190 a year ($69 an hour). Most earn between $103,470 and $197,380.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Salem?
Typical rent of $1,690 a month takes 14.1% 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 Salem, OR metro area.