How much does a medical assistant make in Maryland?
$46,410a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Maryland. That is $22.31 an hour or $3,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.31
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,930Median: $46,410Highest 10%: $57,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $39,390 | $18.94 | |
| Median | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| 75th | $49,110 | $23.61 | |
| 90th | $57,250 | $27.52 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $46,790 |
| Washington, DC | $46,640 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,890 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $44,190 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $42,230 |
| Salisbury, MD | $40,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 17. New Jersey | $47,210 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $47,190 |
| 19. Montana | $46,820 |
| 20. Maryland | $46,410 |
| 21. Illinois | $46,090 |
| 22. North Dakota | $45,980 |
| 23. Arizona | $45,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $22.31 ($46,410 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $46,410 against $45,690 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Maryland rank for medical assistant pay?
Maryland ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays medical assistants the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $46,790 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.