PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Medical Assistant - MultiCare Orthopedics Northwest
MultiCare · Yakima, WA
$22.34–$32.14/ hour
Medical Assistant jobs in Yakima, WA
Pay for medical assistants in the Yakima area centers on $23.03 per hour, or about $47,890 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.38 and the upper quarter over $24.26. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Yakima. That ranks 39th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 23rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Yakima.
- $23.03median pay per hour, Yakima
- $21–$24typical range per hour
- 640medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Medical Assistant -- Orthopedics NW
MultiCare · Yakima, WA
$22.34–$32.14/ 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 640 medical assistants employed in the Yakima metro area, 6.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.05 | $39,620 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.38 | $44,470 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $23.03 | $47,890 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.26 | $50,460 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.62 | $57,450 | 30% above U.S. median |
How Yakima ranks
- 39th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 23rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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 Yakima
- Overall prices in Yakima run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.03 median hour buys what $24.10 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Yakima paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$829
- Per year: $41,454
- Per month: $3,454
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Yakima metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Yakima
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Yakima
CMS lists 1 hospital in Yakima, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima Valley Memorial Yakima, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Yakima County
HRSA lists 18 active primary care shortage designations that include Yakima County (1 population-group, 17 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland, WA | 63 mi | $23.07/hr | 64,372 |
| Kennewick, WA | 71 mi | $23.07/hr | 86,728 |
| Pasco, WA | 72 mi | $23.07/hr | 81,724 |
| Auburn, WA | 93 mi | $28.29/hr | 85,513 |
| Kent, WA | 96 mi | $28.29/hr | 136,588 |
| Federal Way, WA | 98 mi | $28.29/hr | 100,252 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Yakima, WA?
Medical Assistants in the Yakima metro area have a median pay of $23.03 per hour, about $47,890 a year. The middle half earn between $21.38 and $24.26 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Yakima a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
Yakima ranks 23rd of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 39th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical assistants in Yakima?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Yakima. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Yakima.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Yakima 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 Yakima in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 18 active primary care shortage designations that include Yakima 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 Yakima?
The federal per diem benchmark in Yakima is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 reportYakima, 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
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