Executive Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Oregon
The median executive assistant in Oregon earned $75,480 a year in May 2025[1], 1.4% below the US median of $76,590. That puts Oregon at #14 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $56,470 | $75,480 | $102,000 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
The middle half of executive assistants in Oregon earns $63,940–$86,870; the top tenth earns $102,000 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Oregon median that makes about $107,829 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in Oregon
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis, OR | $85,680 | 140 | |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $91,760 | 3,880 | |
| Salem, OR | $81,080 | 800 | |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $80,530 | 110 | |
| Albany, OR | $75,100 | 90 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $82,830 | 490 | |
| Bend, OR | $81,100 | 310 | |
| Medford, OR | $77,730 | 150 | |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $79,200 | 140 | |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $80,840 | 250 | |
| Grants Pass, OR | $75,950 | 60 |
Corvallis, OR pays the most ($80,960) and Grants Pass, OR the least ($62,330): $18,630 a year apart for the same job.
What an executive assistant does
An executive assistant takes the founder's or a senior manager's admin load: inbox, calendar, travel, reports and follow-ups, so the executive spends time on decisions instead of logistics.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | +4.0% | |
| Rhode Island | +3.1% | |
| Oregon | +0.0% | |
| Pennsylvania | -0.3% | |
| Illinois | -1.4% |
Questions
How much does an executive assistant earn in Oregon?
The median was $75,480 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $63,940 to $86,870.
What does it cost to employ an executive assistant in Oregon?
About $107,829 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Oregon do executive assistants earn the most?
Corvallis, OR, with a median of $80,960 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.