NH · Dover · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Dover, NH

The median medical assistant pay in the Dover area is $23.63 per hour ($49,150 a year), with the typical range running from $22.28 to $27.90. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Dover. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Dover. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Dover.

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Medical Assistant pay in Dover, NH

The metro median is 2% above the New Hampshire statewide median of $23.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 12,290 medical assistants employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 4.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.88).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.96$41,5206% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.28$46,3405% above U.S. median
Median$23.63$49,15011% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$27.90$58,03031% above U.S. median
Top 10%$29.65$61,67040% above U.S. median

How Dover ranks

  • 20th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 103rd 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 Dover

  • Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.63 median hour buys what $21.83 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.

Estimate your Dover paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$851
  • Per year: $42,534
  • Per month: $3,544
  • New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Dover

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,428
13-week assignment$18,564

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. 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 Dover

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Dover, NH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Strafford County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Strafford County (1 geographic, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
Haverhill, MA30 mi$23.63/hr68,291
Manchester, NH32 mi$23.31/hr116,386
Lawrence, MA36 mi$23.63/hr89,332
Nashua, NH43 mi$23.31/hr91,851
Portland, ME47 mi$22.85/hr69,568

Medical Assistant jobs in New Hampshire · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in New Hampshire

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

New Hampshire does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

New Hampshire state guide

Other healthcare roles in Dover

Dover city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Dover, NH?

Medical Assistants in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $23.63 per hour, about $49,150 a year. The middle half earn between $22.28 and $27.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 103rd of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 20th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical assistants in Dover?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Dover. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Dover.

Do I need a New Hampshire license to work in Dover as a medical assistant?

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

Is Dover in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Strafford 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 Dover?

The federal per diem benchmark in Dover is $130 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,428 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

  • Mass General BrighamDover, NH · 9 postings$22.71/ hr$20–$25
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$20Median$22.71High$25

10 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in New Hampshire, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Medical Assistant, Primary Prompt CarePermanent
    $19.80–$24.94/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Dover, NH · posted today
  2. Medical Assistant, OrthopedicsPermanent
    $22.75–$24.94/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Salem, NH · posted yesterday

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