WI · Appleton · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Appleton, WI

The median medical assistant pay in the Appleton area is $22.77 per hour ($47,360 a year), with the typical range running from $20.93 to $23.83. That ranks 54th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 15th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Appleton. The free report below lists employers near Appleton and what they pay.

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Medical Assistant pay in Appleton, WI

The metro median is 1% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $22.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 460 medical assistants employed in the Appleton metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.37$38,21014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.93$43,5302% below U.S. median
Median$22.77$47,3607% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.83$49,57012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.14$56,45028% above U.S. median

How Appleton ranks

  • 54th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 15th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th of 12 Wisconsin 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.

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What your pay buys in Appleton

  • Overall prices in Appleton run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 70.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.77 median hour buys what $24.64 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 Appleton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$820
  • Per year: $40,986
  • Per month: $3,416

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

Travel assignment per diem in Appleton

ItemFederal 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).

Open Medical Assistant roles in Wisconsin

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Hospitals in Appleton

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Appleton, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus
Appleton, WI		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc
Appleton, WI		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Outagamie County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Outagamie County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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
Oshkosh, WI20 mi$22.20/hr67,242
Green Bay, WI26 mi$22.38/hr106,311
Milwaukee, WI87 mi$23.29/hr563,531
Waukesha, WI88 mi$23.29/hr71,461
West Allis, WI90 mi$23.29/hr59,784
Madison, WI97 mi$23.15/hr285,300

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License and tax basics in Wisconsin

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

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

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Other healthcare roles in Appleton

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Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Appleton, WI?

Medical Assistants in the Appleton metro area have a median pay of $22.77 per hour, about $47,360 a year. The middle half earn between $20.93 and $23.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Appleton ranks 15th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 54th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical assistants work in Appleton?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Appleton, led by Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Appleton as a medical assistant?

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

Is Appleton in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Outagamie 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 Appleton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Appleton 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Advocate HealthMilwaukee, WI · 21 postings$28.10/ hr$22–$36
  • MercyWisconsin · 14 postings$23.48/ hr$18–$29
  • 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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Low$18Median$27.32High$34

37 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 35 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 37 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Medical Assistant or LPN - Specialties Float PoolPermanent
    $21.85–$32.80/ hour
    Advocate Health · Wisconsin · posted today
  2. Full-Time Medical Assistant Medical Group Aurora Union GrovePermanent
    $21.85–$32.80/ hour
    Advocate Health · Union Grove, WI · posted today

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