ID · Nampa · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Nampa, ID

The median medical assistant pay in the Nampa area is $21.64 per hour ($45,020 a year), with the typical range running from $18.61 to $23.13. That ranks 108th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 93rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Nampa. The free report below lists employers near Nampa and what they pay.

Medical Assistant pay in Nampa, ID

The metro median is 4% above the Idaho statewide median of $20.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 2,400 medical assistants employed in the Boise City metro area, 6.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.03$37,50015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.61$38,71012% below U.S. median
Median$21.64$45,0202% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.13$48,1109% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.64$57,49030% above U.S. median

How Nampa ranks

  • 108th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 93rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Idaho 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 Nampa

  • Overall prices in Boise City run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.64 median hour buys what $21.99 buys at the national price level, 4% 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$779
  • Per year: $38,952
  • Per month: $3,246

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

Travel assignment per diem in Nampa

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 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 (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 Medical Assistant roles in Idaho

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Hospitals in Nampa

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nampa, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Luke's Nampa Medical Center
Nampa, ID
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa
Nampa, ID
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 Canyon County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Canyon County (1 population-group, 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Caldwell, ID6 mi$21.64/hr73,088
Meridian, ID8 mi$21.64/hr139,740
Twin Falls, ID127 mi$20.14/hr55,589
Pocatello, ID212 mi$18.29/hr58,231
Kennewick, WA221 mi$23.07/hr86,728
Pasco, WA224 mi$23.07/hr81,724

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License and tax basics in Idaho

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

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

Idaho state guide

Other healthcare roles in Nampa

Nampa city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Nampa, ID?

Medical Assistants in the Boise City metro area have a median pay of $21.64 per hour, about $45,020 a year. The middle half earn between $18.61 and $23.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Boise City ranks 93rd of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 108th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical assistants work in Nampa?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nampa, led by St Luke's Nampa Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Idaho license to work in Nampa as a medical assistant?

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

Is Nampa in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Canyon 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 Nampa?

The federal per diem benchmark in Nampa 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

  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 11 postings$33.96/ hr$27–$41
  • CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 21 postings$31.77/ hr$26–$42
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 11 postings$31.60/ hr$26–$37
  • Sharp HealthcareSan Diego, CA · 4 postings$31.60/ hr$26–$34

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2What they are offering now

Low$19Median$26.02High$33

1193 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in the US, 1009 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Clinical Concierge Medical Assistant (MA-C) - Urgent CarePermanent
    $22.34–$32.14/ hour
    MultiCare · Hayden, ID · posted 2 days ago

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