How much does a medical assistant make in New Jersey?
$47,210a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in New Jersey. That is $22.70 an hour or $3,934 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.70
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,010Median: $47,210Highest 10%: $58,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,010 | $17.79 | |
| 25th | $42,150 | $20.26 | |
| Median | $47,210 | $22.70 | |
| 75th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 90th | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $48,370 |
| Trenton, NJ | $45,950 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,890 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $45,550 |
| Allentown, PA | $45,400 |
| Vineland, NJ | $45,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 14. Connecticut | $47,430 |
| 15. Nebraska | $47,370 |
| 16. Vermont | $47,250 |
| 17. New Jersey | $47,210 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $47,190 |
| 19. Montana | $46,820 |
| 20. Maryland | $46,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $22.70 ($47,210 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $47,210 against $45,690 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for medical assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays medical assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $48,370 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.