How much does a medical assistant make in Virginia?
$44,740a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Virginia. That is $21.51 an hour or $3,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.51
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,090Median: $44,740Highest 10%: $52,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $38,840 | $18.67 | |
| Median | $44,740 | $21.51 | |
| 75th | $46,570 | $22.39 | |
| 90th | $52,000 | $25.00 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Staunton, VA | $39,410 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $39,350 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $39,300 |
| Kingsport, TN | $38,040 |
| Roanoke, VA | $37,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 26. Nevada | $45,200 |
| 27. North Carolina | $45,140 |
| 28. Indiana | $45,110 |
| 29. Virginia | $44,740 |
| 30. Idaho | $44,700 |
| 31. Delaware | $44,490 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $43,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $21.51 ($44,740 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $44,740 against $45,690 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Virginia rank for medical assistant pay?
Virginia ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays medical assistants the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $46,640 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.