How much does a medical assistant make in New York?
$48,000a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in New York. That is $23.08 an hour or $4,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.08
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,280Median: $48,000Highest 10%: $59,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 25th | $43,600 | $20.96 | |
| Median | $48,000 | $23.08 | |
| 75th | $55,120 | $26.50 | |
| 90th | $59,480 | $28.60 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ithaca, NY | $53,760 |
| New York, NY | $48,370 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,860 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $45,450 |
| Albany, NY | $44,870 |
| Buffalo, NY | $44,650 |
| Syracuse, NY | $44,250 |
| Utica, NY | $44,020 |
| Kingston, NY | $42,620 |
| Rochester, NY | $41,710 |
| Binghamton, NY | $41,110 |
| Elmira, NY | $40,010 |
| Watertown, NY | $39,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 9. Hawaii | $48,410 |
| 10. Colorado | $48,400 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $48,020 |
| 12. New York | $48,000 |
| 13. Maine | $47,580 |
| 14. Connecticut | $47,430 |
| 15. Nebraska | $47,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $23.08 ($48,000 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $48,000 against $45,690 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New York rank for medical assistant pay?
New York ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays medical assistants the most?
Ithaca, NY, with a median of $53,760 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.