OR · Corvallis · Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant jobs in Corvallis, OR

The median physician assistant pay in the Corvallis area is $69.69 per hour ($144,960 a year), with the typical range running from $60.60 to $85.55. That ranks 43rd of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 104th of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Corvallis. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Corvallis.

Physician Assistant pay in Corvallis, OR

The metro median is 3% below the Oregon statewide median of $71.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 90 physician assistants employed in the Corvallis metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.20).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$57.05$118,66011% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.60$126,0505% below U.S. median
Median$69.69$144,9609% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$85.55$177,94034% above U.S. median
Top 10%$99.27$206,48055% above U.S. median

How Corvallis ranks

  • 43rd of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 104th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 7 Oregon metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physician Assistants (SOC 29-1071), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Corvallis

  • Overall prices in Corvallis run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $69.69 median hour buys what $67.00 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,509
  • Per year: $125,442
  • Per month: $10,454

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

Travel assignment per diem in Corvallis

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel physician assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Physician Assistant roles in Oregon

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Hospitals in Corvallis

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Corvallis, 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 Benton County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Benton County (1 population-group, 1 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.

Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Albany, OR10 mi$69.69/hr57,156
Salem, OR27 mi$64.25/hr180,406
Eugene, OR36 mi$65.02/hr178,786
Springfield, OR39 mi$65.02/hr61,182
Tigard, OR64 mi$75.21/hr57,301
Beaverton, OR67 mi$75.21/hr98,302

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License and tax basics in Oregon

Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. 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

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Common questions

How much do physician assistants make in Corvallis, OR?

Physician Assistants in the Corvallis metro area have a median pay of $69.69 per hour, about $144,960 a year. The middle half earn between $60.60 and $85.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Corvallis a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?

Corvallis ranks 104th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 43rd of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Where do physician assistants work in Corvallis?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Corvallis, led by Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Corvallis as a physician assistant?

Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. 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 Corvallis in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Benton 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 Corvallis?

The federal per diem benchmark in Corvallis is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • One MedicalPortland, OR · 3 postings$73.51/ hr$67–$80
  • Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$104.30/ hr$94–$115
  • Valley Children's HealthcareMadera, CA · 3 postings$103.69/ hr$75–$123
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$100.70/ hr$86–$108

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2What they are offering now

Low$67Median$73.51High$103

4 PA postings with published pay in Oregon, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 PA roles

  1. Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantPermanent
    $153k–$229k/ year
    Shriners Hospitals for Children · Portland, OR · posted 3 days ago
  2. Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remoteRemote
    $139k–$166k/ year
    One Medical · Remote (OR hiring) · posted 22 days ago

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