How much does a medical assistant make in Wisconsin?
$48,680a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Wisconsin. That is $23.40 an hour or $4,057 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.40
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,480Median: $48,680Highest 10%: $57,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $46,370 | $22.29 | |
| Median | $48,680 | $23.40 | |
| 75th | $55,000 | $26.44 | |
| 90th | $57,990 | $27.88 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,570 |
| Kenosha, WI | $49,620 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $49,590 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $49,560 |
| Racine, WI | $49,480 |
| Appleton, WI | $49,330 |
| Madison, WI | $48,750 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $48,230 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $48,160 |
| Duluth, MN | $47,990 |
| La Crosse, WI | $47,960 |
| Green Bay, WI | $47,910 |
| Wausau, WI | $47,870 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $47,860 |
| Janesville, WI | $46,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 5. Oregon | $50,410 |
| 6. California | $49,660 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $49,460 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $48,680 |
| 9. Hawaii | $48,410 |
| 10. Colorado | $48,400 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $48,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $23.40 ($48,680 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $48,680 against $45,690 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for medical assistant pay?
Wisconsin ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays medical assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $52,570 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.