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How much does a medical assistant make in Staunton?

$39,410a year

Median yearly pay for medical assistants in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area. That is $18.95 an hour or $3,284 a month.

Hourly
$18.95
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
261 of 389
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,840Median: $39,410Highest 10%: $46,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,840$17.71
25th$37,730$18.14
Median$39,410$18.95
75th$44,130$21.22
90th$46,470$22.34

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for medical assistants.

Washington, DC$46,640
Richmond, VA$44,490
Virginia Beach, VA$43,620
Charlottesville, VA$42,140
Winchester, VA$40,960
Lynchburg, VA$40,210
Blacksburg, VA$39,350
Harrisonburg, VA$39,300
Kingsport, TN$38,040
Roanoke, VA$37,780
Medical Assistant salary in Virginia Medical Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Staunton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Physical Therapist Assistant$79,590
Dental Assistant$45,810
Nursing Assistant$42,490
Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$34,720
Home Health and Personal Care Aide$28,520
Salaries for every job in Staunton, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Staunton?

The median hourly pay in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area is $18.95 ($39,410 a year).

Do medical assistants make more in Staunton than the national average?

No: $39,410 against $45,690 nationally, 14% less.

How does Staunton compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $44,740, so Staunton pays 12% less.

Where does Staunton rank for medical assistant pay?

261 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a medical assistant make starting out in Staunton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,470 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.