How much does a medical assistant make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $21.97 an hour or $3,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.97
- Average (mean)
- $46,120
- Jobs
- 817,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| 25th | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $45,690 | $21.97 | |
| 75th | $49,180 | $23.64 | |
| 90th | $59,310 | $28.51 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $59,290 |
| Alaska | $52,560 |
| District of Columbia | $51,050 |
| Minnesota | $50,480 |
| Oregon | $50,410 |
| California | $49,660 |
| Massachusetts | $49,460 |
| Wisconsin | $48,680 |
| Hawaii | $48,410 |
| Colorado | $48,400 |
| New Hampshire | $48,020 |
| New York | $48,000 |
| Maine | $47,580 |
| Connecticut | $47,430 |
| Nebraska | $47,370 |
| Vermont | $47,250 |
| New Jersey | $47,210 |
| Rhode Island | $47,190 |
| Montana | $46,820 |
| Maryland | $46,410 |
| Illinois | $46,090 |
| North Dakota | $45,980 |
| Arizona | $45,940 |
| Iowa | $45,480 |
| Utah | $45,360 |
| Nevada | $45,200 |
| North Carolina | $45,140 |
| Indiana | $45,110 |
| Virginia | $44,740 |
| Idaho | $44,700 |
| Delaware | $44,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,920 |
| Florida | $43,680 |
| Ohio | $42,810 |
| South Dakota | $41,870 |
| Georgia | $41,600 |
| South Carolina | $41,160 |
| Wyoming | $40,920 |
| Missouri | $40,440 |
| Michigan | $39,870 |
| Tennessee | $39,570 |
| Texas | $39,520 |
| Kansas | $39,510 |
| Kentucky | $39,270 |
| New Mexico | $39,230 |
| Oklahoma | $38,750 |
| Arkansas | $37,760 |
| West Virginia | $37,180 |
| Louisiana | $36,320 |
| Alabama | $36,100 |
| Mississippi | $35,360 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Vallejo, CA | $77,410 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $64,820 |
| Napa, CA | $62,050 |
| Sacramento, CA | $61,970 |
| San Jose, CA | $61,940 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $61,870 |
| Seattle, WA | $61,500 |
| Longview, WA | $61,480 |
| Ponce, PR | $59,990 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,790 |
| Bellingham, WA | $57,410 |
| Portland, OR | $56,240 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $56,020 |
| Olympia, WA | $55,700 |
| Bremerton, WA | $55,680 |
In other countries
Medical Assistant belongs to the international group "Medical assistants".
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- Medical Transcriptionist$40,410
- Pharmacy Aide$37,680
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$38,150
- Phlebotomist$45,230
- Healthcare Support Worker$48,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $21.97 ($45,690 a year).
How much does a medical assistant make a month?
About $3,808 a month before tax, based on a median of $45,690 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,050 or less a year ($17.33 an hour); the top 10% make $59,310 or more.
Which state pays medical assistants the most?
Washington, with a median of $59,290 a year, followed by Alaska ($52,560) and District of Columbia ($51,050).
Which city pays medical assistants the most?
Vallejo, CA, with a median of $77,410 a year.
How many medical assistants are there in the United States?
About 817,870 people work as medical assistants.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.