Per diemPosted 3 days ago
PRN Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinic - Primary Care
Advocate Health · Mequon, WI
$21.85–$32.80/ hour
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Medical Assistant jobs in Waukesha, WI
Pay for medical assistants in the Waukesha area centers on $23.29 per hour, or about $48,430 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.70 and the upper quarter over $24.16. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Waukesha. That ranks 32nd of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 28th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Waukesha and what they pay.
- $23.29median pay per hour, Milwaukee
- $23–$24typical range per hour
- 3,840medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 10open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN - OB/GYN Clinic
Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI
$21.85–$32.80/ hour
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinic - Pediatrics
Advocate Health · Grafton, WI
$21.85–$36.15/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN - Family Medicine and Pediatric Clinic
Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI
$22.90–$34.35/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN - Family Medicine and Pediatric Clinic
Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI
$22.90–$34.35/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Medical Assistant (MA) - Physical Medicine and Rehab Clinic
Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI
$21.85–$34.35/ hour
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Practice Clinic
Advocate Health · Wauwatosa, WI
$21.85–$32.80/ hour
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN- Family Practice
Advocate Health · Franklin, WI
$22.90–$34.35/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Medical Assistant (MA), Specialty Clinics
Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI
$21.85–$34.35/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Medical Assistant (MA) - Clinic Float Pool
Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI
$21.85–$34.35/ hour
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More open Medical Assistant roles in Waukesha
1 more open role from employers in Waukesha. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Medical Assistant
Ascension Health · Waukesha, WI
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Get my free pay reportMedical Assistant pay in Waukesha, WI
The metro median is 2% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $22.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 3,840 medical assistants employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, 4.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.23 | $40,000 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.70 | $47,220 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Median | $23.29 | $48,430 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.16 | $50,250 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.52 | $57,240 | 30% above U.S. median |
How Waukesha ranks
- 32nd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 28th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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.
What your pay buys in Waukesha
- Overall prices in Milwaukee-Waukesha run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.29 median hour buys what $24.03 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 Waukesha paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$838
- Per year: $41,922
- Per month: $3,494
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Waukesha
| 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 Waukesha
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Waukesha, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha Memorial Hospital Waukesha, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Waukesha County Mental Health Ctr Waukesha, WI | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis, WI | 11 mi | $23.29/hr | 59,784 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 15 mi | $23.29/hr | 563,531 |
| Racine, WI | 29 mi | $22.80/hr | 78,057 |
| Kenosha, WI | 35 mi | $22.90/hr | 99,578 |
| Janesville, WI | 45 mi | $21.65/hr | 66,428 |
| Waukegan, IL | 48 mi | $22.47/hr | 88,570 |
Medical Assistant jobs in Wisconsin · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide
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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Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Waukesha, WI?
Medical Assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area have a median pay of $23.29 per hour, about $48,430 a year. The middle half earn between $22.70 and $24.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waukesha a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
Milwaukee-Waukesha ranks 28th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 32nd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical assistants in Waukesha?
We list 10 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Milwaukee-Waukesha area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Waukesha.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Waukesha 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.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Waukesha?
The federal per diem benchmark in Waukesha 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.
Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Waukesha?
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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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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
- Medical Assistant or LPN - Specialties Float PoolPermanent$21.85–$32.80/ hour
- Full-Time Medical Assistant Medical Group Aurora Union GrovePermanent$21.85–$32.80/ hour
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