Medical Assistant salary in Utah
Medical Assistants in Utah earn a median of $20.69 per hour, about $43,040 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $21.25. The middle half earn between $17.75 and $22.55 per hour. The highest median among Utah metro areas is in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, at $21.33 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $20.69median pay per hour
- $43,040median pay per year
- 9,660medical assistants employed in Utah
- #25of 50 states by median pay
Medical Assistant pay in Utah: percentiles
| Level | Utah per hour | Utah per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.82 | $34,990 | $16.84 |
| Lower quartile | $17.75 | $36,920 | $18.08 |
| Median | $20.69 | $43,040 | $21.25 |
| Upper quartile | $22.55 | $46,900 | $23.15 |
| Top 10% | $24.49 | $50,940 | $27.80 |
Medical Assistant pay by metro area in Utah
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Utah median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $21.33 | $44,370 | 3,940 | 3% above | $21.15 |
| Ogden, UT | $20.91 | $43,490 | 1,790 | 1% above | $20.84 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $19.37 | $40,280 | 500 | 6% below | $20.19 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $18.38 | $38,220 | 1,990 | 11% below | $18.71 |
| St. George, UT | $18.32 | $38,100 | 750 | 11% below | $18.82 |
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 Utah
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Utah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $21.84 | $45,440 | 6% above Utah |
| Idaho | $20.87 | $43,400 | 1% above Utah |
| Nevada | $20.89 | $43,450 | 1% above Utah |
| New Mexico | $18.75 | $39,000 | 9% below Utah |
| Wyoming | $18.87 | $39,240 | 9% below Utah |
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Common questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Utah?
The median is $20.69 per hour, about $43,040 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $16.82 and the top 10% earn over $24.49 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Utah city pays medical assistants the most?
Among Utah metro areas, Salt Lake City-Murray, UT has the highest median at $21.33 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Utah rank for medical assistant pay?
Utah ranks 25th 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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