OR · Gresham · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Gresham, OR

The median medical assistant pay in the Gresham area is $25.02 per hour ($52,040 a year), with the typical range running from $23.50 to $28.79. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Gresham and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Gresham. The free report below lists employers near Gresham and what they pay.

Open Medical Assistant roles near Gresham

Roles in other cities of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area.

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Medical Assistant - Oncology

US Oncology Network · Vancouver, WA

$21.09–$35.65/ hour
  • Compass Oncology Careers - USON
  • Req 43861
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Medical Assistant pay in Gresham, OR

The metro median is 4% above the Oregon statewide median of $23.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 6,360 medical assistants employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 5.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.96$45,6803% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.50$48,88011% above U.S. median
Median$25.02$52,04018% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.79$59,88035% above U.S. median
Top 10%$30.28$62,98042% above U.S. median

How Gresham ranks

  • 10th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 35th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 7 Oregon metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Gresham

  • Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $25.02 median hour buys what $23.73 buys at the national price level, 12% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Gresham paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$901
  • Per year: $45,036
  • Per month: $3,753

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Gresham

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$155
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,687
13-week assignment$21,931

Travel medical assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Gresham

CMS lists 1 hospital in Gresham, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Gresham, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Multnomah County

HRSA lists 15 active primary care shortage designations that include Multnomah County (15 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Portland, OR10 mi$25.02/hr635,749
Vancouver, WA12 mi$25.02/hr198,992
Salem, OR49 mi$23.42/hr180,406
Albany, OR68 mi$22.84/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR76 mi$22.84/hr61,993
Springfield, OR104 mi$22.88/hr61,182

Medical Assistant jobs in Oregon · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oregon

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Oregon taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oregon state guide

Other healthcare roles in Gresham

Gresham city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Gresham, OR?

Medical Assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $25.02 per hour, about $52,040 a year. The middle half earn between $23.50 and $28.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Gresham a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 35th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 10th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical assistants in Gresham?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gresham.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Gresham as a medical assistant?

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Gresham in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 15 active primary care shortage designations that include Multnomah County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Gresham?

The federal per diem benchmark in Gresham is $155 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Gresham?

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Your Medical Assistant pay reportGresham, OR · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Saint Charles Health SystemBend, OR · 19 postings$29.84/ hr$22–$34
  • US Oncology NetworkTigard, OR · 3 postings$28.37/ hr$21–$36
  • CommonSpirit HealthROSEBURG, OR · 2 postings$26.75/ hr$22–$32

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$23Median$29.84High$34

24 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Oregon, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 24 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Medical Assistant - Heart & Lung SpecialistPermanent
    $26.18–$33.51/ hour
    Saint Charles Health System · Bend, OR · posted today
  2. MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Family CarePermanent
    $26.18–$33.51/ hour
    Saint Charles Health System · Sisters, OR · posted today

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