PA · Bethlehem · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Bethlehem, PA

The median medical assistant pay in the Bethlehem area is $21.23 per hour ($44,150 a year), with the typical range running from $18.46 to $21.99. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Bethlehem and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bethlehem. The free report below lists employers near Bethlehem and what they pay.

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Roles in other cities of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network · Bethlehem, PA

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Medical Assistant pay in Bethlehem, PA

The metro median is 3% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $20.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 1,730 medical assistants employed in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area, 4.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.69$36,80017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.46$38,40013% below U.S. median
Median$21.23$44,150in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.99$45,7403% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.07$47,9909% above U.S. median

How Bethlehem ranks

  • 125th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 134th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 15 Pennsylvania 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 Bethlehem

  • Overall prices in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.23 median hour buys what $21.24 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Bethlehem paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$764
  • Per year: $38,214
  • Per month: $3,184

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

Travel assignment per diem in Bethlehem

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$115
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,323
13-week assignment$17,199

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 Bethlehem

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Lukes Hospital
Bethlehem, PA		Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

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

Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Allentown, PA6 mi$21.23/hr127,138
Reading, PA35 mi$21.49/hr96,000
Trenton, NJ42 mi$22.97/hr91,193
Philadelphia, PA44 mi$22.04/hr1,573,916
New Brunswick, NJ49 mi$22.55/hr57,487
Camden, NJ50 mi$22.04/hr71,749

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License and tax basics in Pennsylvania

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

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

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Other healthcare roles in Bethlehem

Bethlehem city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Bethlehem, PA?

Medical Assistants in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area have a median pay of $21.23 per hour, about $44,150 a year. The middle half earn between $18.46 and $21.99 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton ranks 134th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 125th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical assistants in Bethlehem?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bethlehem.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Bethlehem as a medical assistant?

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

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bethlehem?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bethlehem is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 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

  • ChristianaCareWest Grove, PA · 2 postings$23.86/ hr$19–$28
  • GoHealth Urgent CareBloomfield, PA · 4 postings$21.97/ hr$19–$25
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 11 postings$33.96/ hr$27–$41
  • CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 21 postings$31.77/ hr$26–$42

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2What they are offering now

Low$19Median$21.97High$28

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

3Open now: 6 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Medical Assistant I, Primary Care at ConcordPermanent
    $19.48–$28.24/ hour
    ChristianaCare · Chadds Ford, PA · posted today
  2. Medical Assistant I, Primary Care at West GrovePermanent
    $19.48–$28.24/ hour
    ChristianaCare · West Grove, PA · posted today

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