How much does a medical assistant make in Milwaukee?
$49,590a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $23.84 an hour or $4,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.84
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 4,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,040Median: $49,590Highest 10%: $58,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,040 | $19.73 | |
| 25th | $48,000 | $23.08 | |
| Median | $49,590 | $23.84 | |
| 75th | $55,960 | $26.90 | |
| 90th | $58,990 | $28.36 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for medical assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,570 |
| Kenosha, WI | $49,620 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $49,560 |
| Racine, WI | $49,480 |
| Appleton, WI | $49,330 |
| Madison, WI | $48,750 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,630 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $62,440 |
| Massage Therapist | $56,350 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $49,780 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,800 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,140 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,000 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,310 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 |
| Orderly | $42,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $23.84 ($49,590 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $49,590 against $45,690 nationally, 9% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $48,680, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for medical assistant pay?
36 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,990 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.