How much does a medical assistant make in Pennsylvania?
$43,920a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Pennsylvania. That is $21.12 an hour or $3,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.12
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,810Median: $43,920Highest 10%: $48,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,810 | $17.70 | |
| 25th | $38,950 | $18.73 | |
| Median | $43,920 | $21.12 | |
| 75th | $46,490 | $22.35 | |
| 90th | $48,500 | $23.32 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,890 |
| Reading, PA | $45,610 |
| Allentown, PA | $45,400 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $43,830 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $43,820 |
| York, PA | $43,620 |
| Lebanon, PA | $43,490 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $43,480 |
| Lancaster, PA | $42,910 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $42,840 |
| Scranton, PA | $42,760 |
| State College, PA | $42,720 |
| Williamsport, PA | $40,530 |
| Erie, PA | $39,640 |
| Altoona, PA | $39,140 |
| Johnstown, PA | $38,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 29. Virginia | $44,740 |
| 30. Idaho | $44,700 |
| 31. Delaware | $44,490 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $43,920 |
| 33. Florida | $43,680 |
| 34. Ohio | $42,810 |
| 35. South Dakota | $41,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $21.12 ($43,920 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $43,920 against $45,690 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for medical assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays medical assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $45,890 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.