How much does a medical assistant make in Arizona?
$45,940a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Arizona. That is $22.09 an hour or $3,828 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.09
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,100Median: $45,940Highest 10%: $51,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,100 | $18.32 | |
| 25th | $40,370 | $19.41 | |
| Median | $45,940 | $22.09 | |
| 75th | $48,450 | $23.29 | |
| 90th | $51,310 | $24.67 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,830 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $45,820 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $45,490 |
| Tucson, AZ | $44,380 |
| Yuma, AZ | $43,880 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $42,890 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $40,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 20. Maryland | $46,410 |
| 21. Illinois | $46,090 |
| 22. North Dakota | $45,980 |
| 23. Arizona | $45,940 |
| 24. Iowa | $45,480 |
| 25. Utah | $45,360 |
| 26. Nevada | $45,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $22.09 ($45,940 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $45,940 against $45,690 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Arizona rank for medical assistant pay?
Arizona ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays medical assistants the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $46,830 a year.
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.