How much does a medical assistant make in Michigan?
$39,870a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Michigan. That is $19.17 an hour or $3,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.17
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,000Median: $39,870Highest 10%: $48,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| 25th | $37,420 | $17.99 | |
| Median | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| 75th | $46,020 | $22.13 | |
| 90th | $48,330 | $23.24 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kalamazoo, MI | $46,690 |
| South Bend, IN | $44,600 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $43,180 |
| Traverse City, MI | $42,580 |
| Saginaw, MI | $41,330 |
| Niles, MI | $41,100 |
| Jackson, MI | $40,230 |
| Muskegon, MI | $40,190 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $39,980 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $39,890 |
| Detroit, MI | $39,410 |
| Midland, MI | $39,360 |
| Lansing, MI | $38,600 |
| Bay City, MI | $38,540 |
| Flint, MI | $37,500 |
| Monroe, MI | $36,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 37. South Carolina | $41,160 |
| 38. Wyoming | $40,920 |
| 39. Missouri | $40,440 |
| 40. Michigan | $39,870 |
| 41. Tennessee | $39,570 |
| 42. Texas | $39,520 |
| 43. Kansas | $39,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $19.17 ($39,870 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $39,870 against $45,690 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Michigan rank for medical assistant pay?
Michigan ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays medical assistants the most?
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, with a median of $46,690 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.