Medical Assistant salary in Wisconsin
Medical Assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $22.89 per hour, about $47,610 a year, 8% above the U.S. median of $21.25. The middle half earn between $20.89 and $24.04 per hour. The highest median among Wisconsin metro areas is in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, at $23.91 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $22.89median pay per hour
- $47,610median pay per year
- 12,900medical assistants employed in Wisconsin
- #10of 50 states by median pay
Medical Assistant pay in Wisconsin: percentiles
| Level | Wisconsin per hour | Wisconsin per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.48 | $38,440 | $16.84 |
| Lower quartile | $20.89 | $43,450 | $18.08 |
| Median | $22.89 | $47,610 | $21.25 |
| Upper quartile | $24.04 | $50,000 | $23.15 |
| Top 10% | $26.87 | $55,890 | $27.80 |
Medical Assistant pay by metro area in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Wisconsin median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $23.91 | $49,720 | 500 | 4% above | $26.05 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $23.29 | $48,430 | 3,840 | 2% above | $24.03 |
| Madison, WI | $23.15 | $48,150 | 1,980 | 1% above | $23.80 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $23.08 | $48,000 | 370 | 1% above | $24.55 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $22.92 | $47,670 | 180 | in line with | — |
| Kenosha, WI | $22.90 | $47,640 | 330 | in line with | $22.65 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $22.85 | $47,520 | 570 | in line with | $24.62 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $22.80 | $47,420 | 280 | in line with | $23.76 |
| Appleton, WI | $22.77 | $47,360 | 460 | 1% below | $24.64 |
| Green Bay, WI | $22.38 | $46,550 | 720 | 2% below | $24.04 |
| Wausau, WI | $22.30 | $46,390 | 430 | 3% below | $24.07 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $22.20 | $46,170 | 440 | 3% below | $23.89 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $21.65 | $45,040 | 290 | 5% below | $23.10 |
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 Wisconsin
What employers are posting in Wisconsin
- 37roles with published pay
- $27.32median pay per hour
- $18–$34typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Advocate Health | 21 | $28.10 |
| Mercy | 14 | $23.48 |
| Mayo Clinic | 1 | $25.88 |
| Essentia Health | 1 | $25.95 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 37 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Wisconsin?
The median is $22.89 per hour, about $47,610 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.48 and the top 10% earn over $26.87 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Wisconsin city pays medical assistants the most?
Among Wisconsin metro areas, La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN has the highest median at $23.91 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Wisconsin rank for medical assistant pay?
Wisconsin ranks 10th 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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- Advocate HealthMilwaukee, WI · 21 postings$28.10/ hr$22–$36
- MercyWisconsin · 14 postings$23.48/ hr$18–$29
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