Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant salary in District of Columbia

Medical Assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $23.91 per hour, about $49,740 a year, 13% above the U.S. median of $21.25. The middle half earn between $22.46 and $27.15 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Medical Assistant pay in District of Columbia: percentiles

LevelDistrict of Columbia per hourDistrict of Columbia per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$18.75$39,000$16.84
Lower quartile$22.46$46,720$18.08
Median$23.91$49,740$21.25
Upper quartile$27.15$56,470$23.15
Top 10%$30.11$62,630$27.80

Medical Assistant pay by metro area in District of Columbia

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs District of Columbia medianAfter cost of living
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$22.48$46,76013,2606% below$20.65

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

Medical Assistant pay in states next to District of Columbia

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with District of Columbia
Maryland$21.67$45,0609% below District of Columbia
Virginia$20.34$42,31015% below District of Columbia

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Common questions

How much does a medical assistant make in District of Columbia?

The median is $23.91 per hour, about $49,740 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.75 and the top 10% earn over $30.11 (BLS, May 2024).

Where does District of Columbia rank for medical assistant pay?

District of Columbia ranks 4th of 50 states by median medical assistant pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 11 postings$33.96/ hr$27–$41
  • CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 21 postings$31.77/ hr$26–$42
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 11 postings$31.60/ hr$26–$37
  • Sharp HealthcareSan Diego, CA · 4 postings$31.60/ hr$26–$34

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