PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Clinic
LifePoint Health · Kennewick, WA
$21.56–$28.02/ hour
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Medical Assistant jobs in Richland, WA
The median medical assistant pay in the Richland area is $23.07 per hour ($47,980 a year), with the typical range running from $21.58 to $27.16. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Richland and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Richland. The free report below lists employers near Richland and what they pay.
- $23.07median pay per hour, Kennewick
- $22–$27typical range per hour
- 750medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Wound Care
LifePoint Health · Kennewick, WA
$21.56–$28.02/ hour
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The metro median is 13% below the Washington statewide median of $26.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 750 medical assistants employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area, 5.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.70 | $38,900 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.58 | $44,890 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Median | $23.07 | $47,980 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.16 | $56,490 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.59 | $61,550 | 39% above U.S. median |
How Richland ranks
- 38th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 45th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Richland
- Overall prices in Kennewick-Richland run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.07 median hour buys what $23.05 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Richland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$831
- Per year: $41,526
- Per month: $3,460
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kennewick-Richland metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Richland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $130 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,512 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,656 |
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 Richland
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Richland, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center Richland, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lourdes Counseling Center Richland, WA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Benton County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Benton County (1 geographic, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WA | 8 mi | $23.07/hr | 86,728 |
| Pasco, WA | 8 mi | $23.07/hr | 81,724 |
| Yakima, WA | 63 mi | $23.03/hr | 97,390 |
| Spokane, WA | 130 mi | $22.69/hr | 230,609 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 136 mi | $22.69/hr | 108,267 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 153 mi | $21.59/hr | 57,355 |
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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 Richland
Richland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Richland, WA?
Medical Assistants in the Kennewick-Richland metro area have a median pay of $23.07 per hour, about $47,980 a year. The middle half earn between $21.58 and $27.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Richland a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
Kennewick-Richland ranks 45th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 38th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical assistants in Richland?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Kennewick-Richland area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Richland.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Richland 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 Richland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Benton 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 Richland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Richland is $130 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,512 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 reportRichland, 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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