UT · Draper · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Draper, UT

Medical Assistants in the Draper area earn a median of $21.33 per hour, about $44,370 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.46 and $22.89. That ranks 122nd of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 139th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Draper and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Draper.

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Medical Assistant pay in Draper, UT

The metro median is 3% above the Utah statewide median of $20.69 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 3,940 medical assistants employed in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area, 4.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.52$36,44018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.46$38,40013% below U.S. median
Median$21.33$44,370in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.89$47,6108% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.63$51,23016% above U.S. median

How Draper ranks

  • 122nd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 139th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Utah 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 Draper

  • Overall prices in Salt Lake City-Murray run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.33 median hour buys what $21.15 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 Draper paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$768
  • Per year: $38,394
  • Per month: $3,199

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

Travel assignment per diem in Draper

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$117
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,337
13-week assignment$17,381

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 Draper

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Lone Peak Hospital
Draper, UT
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Salt Lake County

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Salt Lake County (1 geographic, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
Sandy, UT5 mi$21.33/hr92,840
Lehi, UT6 mi$18.38/hr93,446
South Jordan, UT8 mi$21.33/hr86,156
Saratoga Springs, UT11 mi$18.38/hr57,411
Eagle Mountain, UT15 mi$18.38/hr60,575
Orem, UT16 mi$18.38/hr96,646

Medical Assistant jobs in Utah · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Utah

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

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

Utah state guide

Other healthcare roles in Draper

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Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Draper, UT?

Medical Assistants in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area have a median pay of $21.33 per hour, about $44,370 a year. The middle half earn between $18.46 and $22.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Salt Lake City-Murray ranks 139th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 122nd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical assistants in Draper?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Salt Lake City-Murray area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Draper.

Do I need a Utah license to work in Draper as a medical assistant?

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

Is Draper in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Salt Lake 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 Draper?

The federal per diem benchmark in Draper is $117 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,337 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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  • Lux Cc, LLCTaylorsville, UT · 1 wage offer$17.62/ hr$18–$18
  • 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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Low$19Median$26.02High$33

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  1. Certified Medical AssistantPermanent
    $18.51–$26.15/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · West Valley City, UT · posted 24 days ago

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