MD · Bowie · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Bowie, MD

The median medical assistant pay in the Bowie area is $22.48 per hour ($46,760 a year), with the typical range running from $20.09 to $23.91. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Bowie and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 20 hospitals in the Bowie metro area. The free report below lists employers near Bowie and what they pay.

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Roles in other cities of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area.

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Who is hiring medical assistants near Bowie

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Adventist Health5$23.25
Trinity Health2$22.73

Medical Assistant pay in Bowie, MD

The metro median is 4% above the Maryland statewide median of $21.67 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 13,260 medical assistants employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 4.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.17$37,79014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.09$41,7905% below U.S. median
Median$22.48$46,7606% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.91$49,73013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.83$57,89031% above U.S. median

How Bowie ranks

  • 65th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 174th of 339 after adjusting for local prices

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 Bowie

  • Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.48 median hour buys what $20.65 buys at the national price level, 3% below 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 Bowie paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$809
  • Per year: $40,464
  • Per month: $3,372

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

Travel assignment per diem in Bowie

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).

Hospitals in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area

CMS lists 20 hospitals in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, 5 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, DC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Fredericksburg, VA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Prince George's County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Prince George's County (1 geographic, 2 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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
Washington, DC15 mi$22.48/hr702,250
Alexandria, VA21 mi$22.48/hr159,102
Baltimore, MD25 mi$21.67/hr568,271
Lancaster, PA79 mi$20.01/hr58,441
Wilmington, DE84 mi$22.04/hr73,176
Harrisburg, PA92 mi$19.58/hr50,649

Medical Assistant jobs in Maryland · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Maryland

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

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

Maryland state guide

Other healthcare roles in Bowie

Bowie city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Bowie, MD?

Medical Assistants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $22.48 per hour, about $46,760 a year. The middle half earn between $20.09 and $23.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 174th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 65th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical assistants in Bowie?

We list 7 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bowie.

Do I need a Maryland license to work in Bowie as a medical assistant?

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

Is Bowie in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Prince George's 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 Bowie?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bowie 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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Your Medical Assistant pay reportBowie, MD · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • University of Maryland Medical SystemWaldorf, MD · 2 postings$23.98/ hr$20–$29
  • Adventist HealthRockville, MD · 5 postings$23.25/ hr$19–$26
  • Trinity HealthRockville, MD · 2 postings$22.73/ hr$19–$26
  • US Oncology NetworkBeltsville, MD · 4 postings$19.01/ hr$15–$27

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$16Median$22.82High$27

13 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Maryland, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 13 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Medical Assistant IPermanent
    $19.50–$27.31/ hour
    University of Maryland Medical System · Waldorf, MD · posted today
  2. Certified Medical Assistant - RockvillePermanent
    $18.78–$26.29/ hour
    Trinity Health · Rockville, MD · posted today

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