Per diemPosted 14 days ago
Medical Assistant Clinic
CommonSpirit Health · Federal Way, WA
$26.45–$34.44/ hour
Top 25% pay
Medical Assistant jobs in Federal Way, WA
The median medical assistant pay in the Federal Way area is $28.29 per hour ($58,850 a year), with the typical range running from $23.83 to $30.82. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Federal Way. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Federal Way. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Federal Way.
- $28.29median pay per hour, Seattle
- $24–$31typical range per hour
- 9,950medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Medical Assistant roles in Federal Way
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Medical Assistant - Family Medicine
MultiCare · Federal Way, WA
$24.83–$35.71/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Clinical Concierge Medical Assistant (MA-C) - Occupational Medicine
MultiCare · Federal Way, WA
$24.83–$35.71/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MultiCare | 2 | $30.27 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $30.45 |
Medical Assistant pay in Federal Way, WA
The metro median is 7% above the Washington statewide median of $26.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 9,950 medical assistants employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 4.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.41 | $46,610 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.83 | $49,570 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Median | $28.29 | $58,850 | 33% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.82 | $64,110 | 45% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $34.92 | $72,630 | 64% above U.S. median |
How Federal Way ranks
- 6th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 8th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 Washington 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 Federal Way
- Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.29 median hour buys what $25.46 buys at the national price level, 20% 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 Federal Way paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,018
- Per year: $50,922
- Per month: $4,244
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Federal Way
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $208 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,100 |
| 13-week assignment | $27,300 |
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 Federal Way
CMS lists 1 hospital in Federal Way, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Community Hospital Federal Way, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in King County
HRSA lists 23 active primary care shortage designations that include King County (3 geographic, 4 population-group, 16 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, WA | 6 mi | $28.29/hr | 85,513 |
| Tacoma, WA | 7 mi | $28.29/hr | 228,202 |
| Lacey, WA | 28 mi | $24.18/hr | 58,644 |
Medical Assistant jobs in Washington · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Washington
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Washington 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.
Other healthcare roles in Federal Way
Federal Way city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Federal Way, WA?
Medical Assistants in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $28.29 per hour, about $58,850 a year. The middle half earn between $23.83 and $30.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Federal Way a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 8th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 6th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical assistants in Federal Way?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Federal Way. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Federal Way.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Federal Way as a medical assistant?
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Federal Way in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 23 active primary care shortage designations that include King 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 Federal Way?
The federal per diem benchmark in Federal Way is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Federal Way?
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Your Medical Assistant pay reportFederal Way, WA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
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
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 98 postings$30.27/ hr$22–$38
- Confluence HealthWenatchee, WA · 13 postings$29.26/ hr$17–$37
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$23Median$30.27High$37
149 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Washington, 90 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 149 Medical Assistant roles
- Medical AssistantPermanent$27.25–$42.23/ hour
- Medical Assistant ClinicPermanent$27.25–$38.49/ hour
+ 147 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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