How much does a medical assistant make in North Carolina?
$45,140a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in North Carolina. That is $21.70 an hour or $3,762 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.70
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,010Median: $45,140Highest 10%: $50,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,010 | $17.31 | |
| 25th | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $45,140 | $21.70 | |
| 75th | $47,500 | $22.84 | |
| 90th | $50,850 | $24.45 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $46,520 |
| Durham, NC | $46,450 |
| Raleigh, NC | $46,160 |
| Greensboro, NC | $46,090 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $45,810 |
| Greenville, NC | $44,650 |
| Asheville, NC | $44,420 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $43,620 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $43,530 |
| Hickory, NC | $43,290 |
| Burlington, NC | $43,250 |
| Wilmington, NC | $42,000 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $39,950 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $39,870 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $38,210 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $37,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 24. Iowa | $45,480 |
| 25. Utah | $45,360 |
| 26. Nevada | $45,200 |
| 27. North Carolina | $45,140 |
| 28. Indiana | $45,110 |
| 29. Virginia | $44,740 |
| 30. Idaho | $44,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $21.70 ($45,140 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $45,140 against $45,690 nationally, 1% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for medical assistant pay?
North Carolina ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays medical assistants the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $46,520 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.