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Medical Assistant Float East/RQ/West
US Oncology Network · Tigard, OR
$21.09–$35.65/ hour
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Medical Assistant jobs in Tigard, OR
The median medical assistant pay in the Tigard area is $25.02 per hour ($52,040 a year), with the typical range running from $23.50 to $28.79. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Tigard. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in the Tigard metro area. The free report below lists employers near Tigard and what they pay.
- $25.02median pay per hour, Portland
- $24–$29typical range per hour
- 6,360medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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Medical Assistant - Oncology
US Oncology Network · Tigard, OR
$21.09–$35.65/ hour
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Medical Assistant- Float PRN
US Oncology Network · Tigard, OR
$21.09–$35.65/ hour
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.96 | $45,680 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.50 | $48,880 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Median | $25.02 | $52,040 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.79 | $59,880 | 35% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $30.28 | $62,980 | 42% above U.S. median |
How Tigard 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 Tigard
- 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 Tigard 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 Tigard
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $132 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,484 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,292 |
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 the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area
CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area, 7 of the 12 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Va Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventist Health Portland Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside Hillsboro, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Vancouver, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hillsboro Medical Center Hillsboro, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center Gresham, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Washington County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Washington County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverton, OR | 4 mi | $25.02/hr | 98,302 |
| Portland, OR | 10 mi | $25.02/hr | 635,749 |
| Salem, OR | 36 mi | $23.42/hr | 180,406 |
| Albany, OR | 57 mi | $22.84/hr | 57,156 |
| Corvallis, OR | 64 mi | $22.84/hr | 61,993 |
| Springfield, OR | 95 mi | $22.88/hr | 61,182 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Tigard, 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 Tigard 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 Tigard?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Tigard. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Tigard.
Do I need a Oregon license to work in Tigard 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 Tigard in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Washington 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 Tigard?
The federal per diem benchmark in Tigard is $132 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,484 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Tigard?
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Your Medical Assistant pay reportTigard, OR · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- US Oncology NetworkTigard, OR · 3 postings$28.37/ hr$21–$36
- Saint Charles Health SystemBend, OR · 19 postings$29.84/ hr$22–$34
- 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
- Medical Assistant - Heart & Lung SpecialistPermanent$26.18–$33.51/ hour
- MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Family CarePermanent$26.18–$33.51/ hour
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