Medical assistant jobs in Salem, OR
11 open medical assistant jobs in Salem, Oregon, at 8 employers, typically posting $23.13–$27.70 an hour. Room patients, take vital signs and history, give injections and keep the clinic running.
- 25th percentile$23.13/hr
- Median (50th)$24.21/hr
- 75th percentile$27.70/hr
- Distinct posted rates4
- Jobs stating an hourly rate4
- Employers4
The median is the middle of the 4 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $23.13–$27.70 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest medical assistant jobs in Salem
Checked 13 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
$28.84–$43.30/hr- $21.94–$27.88/hr
$21–$26/hr
- $19–$25/hr
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Medical assistants occupations in Salem
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What medical assistant jobs pay in Salem
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 4 posted hourly rates from 4 employers, median $24.21/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists(29-1123 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1123)) | $48.06 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Salem, OR area) | $99,970 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Salem, OR area) | 320 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Salem, OR area) |
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $63.34 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Salem, OR area) | $131,750 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Salem, OR area) | 4,010 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Salem, OR area) |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $21.73 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Salem, OR area) | $45,200 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Salem, OR area) | 7,040 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Salem, OR area) |
| Occupational Therapists(29-1122 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1122)) | $52.74 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Salem, OR area) | $109,700 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Salem, OR area) | 140 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Salem, OR area) |
| Medical Assistants(31-9092 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9092)) | $24.15 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Salem, OR area) | $50,240 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Salem, OR area) | 1,090 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Salem, OR area) |
| Nurse Practitioners(29-1171 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1171)) | $78.17 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Salem, OR area) | $162,600 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Salem, OR area) | 320 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Salem, OR area) |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $38.27 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Salem, OR area) | $79,600 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Salem, OR area) | 660 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Salem, OR area) |
| Pharmacists(29-1051 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1051)) | $81.35 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacists, Salem, OR area) | $169,210 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacists, Salem, OR area) | 300 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacists, Salem, OR area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $23.48 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Salem, OR area) | $48,840 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Salem, OR area) | 1,390 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Salem, OR area) |
| Physical Therapist Assistants(31-2021 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-2021)) | $32.26 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Salem, OR area) | $67,090 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Salem, OR area) | 130 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Salem, OR area) |
| Psychiatric Technicians(29-2053 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2053)) | $32.14 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, Salem, OR area) | $66,840 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, Salem, OR area) | n/a |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Salem, OR metropolitan area.
What medical assistant jobs in Salem offer
Counted from each job's own posting, the same reading as the lists across the state.
Hiring immediately: 1 job
- Medical Assistant Outpatient Oncology at Starling Oncology...the better. For more information, visit www.starlingoncology.com . SAME DAY INTERVIEWS: Meet our AI...
Bilingual: 2 jobs
- Care Team Medical Assistant (I-II-III, IV) at Northwest Human ServicesBilingual: Spanish. ...setting. Medical Assistant certification (RMA, CMA, NCMOA, or NCMA). Bilingual...
- Medical Assistant Outpatient Oncology at Starling OncologyBilingual: Spanish. ...office setting is preferred. BLS and CPR certification preferred. Bilingual in...
No certification at hire: 1 job
- Medical Assistant Outpatient Oncology at Starling OncologyMedical Assistant Certificate preferred, not required.
Hospitals hiring medical assistant jobs in Salem, by Medicare rating
The hospitals in Salem of the employers hiring medical assistant jobs here, with Medicare's star rating (Jul 2026) and the share of patients who said their nurses always communicated well. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.
- Salem Hospital (Salem Health): 3 of 5 stars, 76% said nurses always communicated well
Home health agencies hiring medical assistant jobs in Salem, by Medicare rating
The Medicare-certified home health agencies in Salem of the employers hiring medical assistant jobs here, with Medicare's quality star rating (Sep 2026) and the share of patients who said the team communicated well. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.
- Assured Home Health (Salem Health): 2 of 5 stars, 82% said the team communicated well
Employers hiring Medical assistants in Salem, OR
Medical assistant jobs near Salem
Towns within thirty-five miles with a page for this kind of job, nearest first.
Medical assistant jobs in Salem, OR: common questions
What do medical assistant jobs in Salem, OR pay?
Across 4 open medical assistant jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 4 employers, the middle half pays $23.13–$27.70 an hour, median $24.21.
Who has the most medical assistant jobs in Salem, OR?
By open jobs on this board: Salem Health (4), CE Medical Group (1) and DOCS Health (1).
Which medical assistant jobs in Salem, OR are hiring immediately?
1 of the open medical assistant jobs here says so in its own posting: Medical Assistant Outpatient Oncology at Starling Oncology (...the better. For more information, visit www.starlingoncology.com . SAME DAY INTERVIEWS: Meet our AI...).
Which medical assistant jobs in Salem, OR want bilingual staff?
2 of the open medical assistant jobs here say so in their own posting: Care Team Medical Assistant (I-II-III, IV) at Northwest Human Services (Bilingual: Spanish. ...setting. Medical Assistant certification (RMA, CMA, NCMOA, or NCMA). Bilingual...); Medical Assistant Outpatient Oncology at Starling Oncology (Bilingual: Spanish. ...office setting is preferred. BLS and CPR certification preferred. Bilingual in...).
Which medical assistant jobs in Salem, OR hire before you are certified?
1 of the open medical assistant jobs here says so in its own posting: Medical Assistant Outpatient Oncology at Starling Oncology (Medical Assistant Certificate preferred, not required.).
Which employers hiring medical assistant jobs in Salem, OR offer a sign-on bonus, a shift differential or tuition help?
By their own postings here, tuition or student loan help: Oregon Integrated Health (tuition help up to $200 a year). The employers compared.
How does Medicare rate the hospitals hiring medical assistant jobs in Salem?
Salem Hospital: 3 of 5 stars, 76% of patients said nurses always communicated well (Medicare, Jul 2026). Each one opens its employer's other hospitals and jobs. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.
How does Medicare rate the home health agencies hiring medical assistant jobs in Salem?
Assured Home Health: 2 of 5 stars, 82% of patients said the team communicated well (Medicare, Sep 2026). Each one opens its employer's other agencies and jobs. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.
How often are workers injured at the healthcare employers hiring in Salem?
By what they reported to OSHA for 2025, in work injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers: SH - Building A (Salem Health) 10.6, best estimate 10.5, against 5.1 at general hospitals nationwide; SH - Building B (Salem Health) 4.0, against 5.1 at general hospitals nationwide; SH - Building D (Salem Health) 4.0, against 5.1 at general hospitals nationwide; SH - Building C (Salem Health) 2.3, best estimate 2.4, against 3.8 at outpatient care centers nationwide. These are the employers' own reports. Workplace injuries in Oregon.
What do you need to get hired?
A medical assisting program or on-the-job training; certification (CMA, RMA or CCMA) is often preferred. Each posting lists its own requirements.
Sources and method
- CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Salem, OR, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 13 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Salem, OR metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
Cite this page
CareJobs.Now. (2026). Medical assistant jobs in Salem, OR. Data as of 13 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/oregon/salem/medical-assistants