Medical Assistant salary
The median medical assistant pay is $26.02 per hour, or about $54,122 a year, based on 1,193 postings with published pay from 75 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 1,193roles with published pay
- $26.02median pay per hour
- $20–$33typical published range
- 75employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22.21 | $46,197 |
| 25th percentile | $23.47 | $48,818 |
| Median | $26.02 | $54,122 |
| 75th percentile | $28.20 | $58,656 |
| 90th percentile | $30.27 | $62,962 |
Medical Assistant salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $21.25 per hour, about $44,200 a year, across 793,460 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $26.50 | $55,120 | 18,430 |
| Alaska | $24.93 | $51,860 | 2,420 |
| Oregon | $23.99 | $49,900 | 11,610 |
| District of Columbia | $23.91 | $49,740 | 2,530 |
| Minnesota | $23.74 | $49,380 | 9,930 |
| Hawaii | $23.47 | $48,820 | 3,830 |
| Massachusetts | $23.34 | $48,540 | 16,210 |
| California | $23.10 | $48,050 | 110,350 |
| New Hampshire | $23.10 | $48,040 | 2,990 |
| Wisconsin | $22.89 | $47,610 | 12,900 |
| Maine | $22.37 | $46,540 | 4,120 |
| Connecticut | $22.36 | $46,500 | 9,750 |
| New Jersey | $22.25 | $46,280 | 22,530 |
| Nebraska | $22.16 | $46,080 | 2,560 |
| New York | $22.14 | $46,040 | 39,250 |
| Rhode Island | $22.03 | $45,820 | 3,270 |
| Illinois | $21.87 | $45,490 | 22,990 |
| Montana | $21.85 | $45,440 | 2,290 |
| Arizona | $21.84 | $45,440 | 23,300 |
| Vermont | $21.80 | $45,330 | 1,090 |
| Maryland | $21.67 | $45,060 | 14,700 |
| Iowa | $21.00 | $43,670 | 5,260 |
| Nevada | $20.89 | $43,450 | 7,440 |
| Idaho | $20.87 | $43,400 | 5,090 |
| Utah | $20.69 | $43,040 | 9,660 |
| Pennsylvania | $20.58 | $42,810 | 23,650 |
| North Carolina | $20.48 | $42,600 | 23,970 |
| Indiana | $20.38 | $42,390 | 22,090 |
| Virginia | $20.34 | $42,310 | 15,990 |
| Delaware | $20.11 | $41,830 | 2,980 |
| Florida | $19.90 | $41,380 | 59,870 |
| North Dakota | $19.73 | $41,040 | 650 |
| Ohio | $19.44 | $40,430 | 23,210 |
| South Dakota | $18.92 | $39,350 | 1,170 |
| Missouri | $18.90 | $39,310 | 11,860 |
| Wyoming | $18.87 | $39,240 | 1,010 |
| Kansas | $18.79 | $39,090 | 4,920 |
| Georgia | $18.75 | $39,000 | 26,800 |
| New Mexico | $18.75 | $39,000 | 6,320 |
| Texas | $18.71 | $38,930 | 72,280 |
| Michigan | $18.67 | $38,840 | 23,620 |
| South Carolina | $18.66 | $38,820 | 11,750 |
| Kentucky | $18.63 | $38,750 | 14,070 |
| Tennessee | $18.34 | $38,150 | 19,940 |
| Oklahoma | $18.07 | $37,580 | 9,960 |
| Arkansas | $17.86 | $37,150 | 4,990 |
| Louisiana | $17.24 | $35,870 | 14,030 |
| West Virginia | $17.24 | $35,860 | 4,510 |
| Alabama | $16.82 | $34,980 | 12,760 |
| Mississippi | $16.73 | $34,800 | 3,700 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Assistants.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | $36.15 | $75,180 | 1,260 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $30.24 | $62,900 | 1,710 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $30.08 | $62,570 | 7,610 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $29.95 | $62,290 | 6,060 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $28.80 | $59,910 | 15,130 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $28.29 | $58,850 | 9,950 |
| Napa, CA | $28.01 | $58,270 | 360 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $25.55 | $53,140 | 190 |
| Anchorage, AK | $25.25 | $52,520 | 1,580 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $25.02 | $52,040 | 6,360 |
Medical Assistant pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 149 | $30.27 | $62,962 |
| Oregon | 24 | $29.84 | $62,067 |
| California | 86 | $29.61 | $61,589 |
| Georgia | 12 | $28.62 | $59,530 |
| Maine | 19 | $27.89 | $58,011 |
| Wisconsin | 37 | $27.32 | $56,826 |
| North Carolina | 64 | $27.32 | $56,826 |
| Minnesota | 141 | $27.15 | $56,472 |
| North Dakota | 10 | $27.15 | $56,472 |
| Colorado | 46 | $26.09 | $54,267 |
| Alaska | 5 | $25.70 | $53,456 |
| South Dakota | 34 | $24.59 | $51,147 |
| Nevada | 6 | $24.31 | $50,565 |
| Virginia | 110 | $24 | $49,920 |
| Delaware | 11 | $23.86 | $49,629 |
| Massachusetts | 169 | $23.84 | $49,587 |
| Illinois | 108 | $23.48 | $48,838 |
| Arizona | 10 | $23.46 | $48,807 |
| Kentucky | 7 | $23.45 | $48,776 |
| New York | 18 | $22.88 | $47,590 |
Medical Assistant wage offers in federal filings
What employers reported they would pay, alongside what they publish.
| State | Wage offers | Typical range / hr | Median / hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $17–$25 | $21.32 |
| California | 8 | $19–$24 | $19.83 |
| Florida | 7 | $18–$19 | $18.50 |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026: 40 distinct offers, median $20.23 per hour. They are not job postings. The table lists states with at least 5 offers.
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Health | 1 | $43.58 | $90,646 |
| Montage Health | 1 | $41.34 | $85,987 |
| Seattle Children's | 11 | $33.96 | $70,637 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 2 | $31.95 | $66,446 |
| Sharp HealthCare | 11 | $31.60 | $65,728 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 4 | $31.60 | $65,728 |
| CentraCare | 5 | $30.88 | $64,230 |
| Avera Health | 27 | $30.62 | $63,690 |
| Emanate Health | 5 | $30.31 | $63,045 |
| MultiCare | 99 | $30.27 | $62,962 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 1,193 postings from 75 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a medical assistant make?
The median medical assistant pay across 1,193 postings with published pay is $26.02 per hour, about $54,122 a year. Half of the postings fall between $23 and $28 per hour.
Which states pay medical assistants the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Washington ($30.27/hr), Oregon ($29.84/hr), California ($29.61/hr).
What do medical assistants get paid at other hospitals in Massachusetts?
- Heywood HealthcareGardner, MA$26.23/hr
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA$26.16/hr
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA$25.18/hr
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