How much does a medical assistant make in Madison?
$48,750a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $23.44 an hour or $4,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.44
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 2,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,500Median: $48,750Highest 10%: $58,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,500 | $19.47 | |
| 25th | $47,510 | $22.84 | |
| Median | $48,750 | $23.44 | |
| 75th | $56,880 | $27.35 | |
| 90th | $58,720 | $28.23 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for medical assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,570 |
| Kenosha, WI | $49,620 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $49,590 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $49,560 |
| Racine, WI | $49,480 |
| Appleton, WI | $49,330 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $48,230 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $48,160 |
| Duluth, MN | $47,990 |
| La Crosse, WI | $47,960 |
| Green Bay, WI | $47,910 |
| Wausau, WI | $47,870 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $47,860 |
| Janesville, WI | $46,600 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $63,380 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $54,870 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $50,310 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $50,120 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,930 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,600 |
| Massage Therapist | $49,080 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,740 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $42,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $23.44 ($48,750 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $48,750 against $45,690 nationally, 7% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $48,680, so Madison pays 0% more.
Where does Madison rank for medical assistant pay?
51 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,720 or more.
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.