Medical Assistants pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for medical assistants is $21.97 an hour ($45,690 a year). About 817,870 people work in this job there.
Pay range for medical assistants in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.33 | $36,050 |
| 25% of workers | $18.50 | $38,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.97 | $45,690 |
| 75% of workers | $23.65 | $49,180 |
| 90% of workers | $28.52 | $59,310 |
Best-paying states for medical assistants
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $59,290 | 19,500 |
| Alaska | $52,560 | 2,140 |
| District of Columbia | $51,050 | 2,260 |
| Minnesota | $50,480 | 10,580 |
| Oregon | $50,410 | 11,840 |
| California | $49,660 | 117,060 |
| Massachusetts | $49,460 | 14,880 |
| Wisconsin | $48,680 | 13,810 |
| Hawaii | $48,410 | 3,890 |
| Colorado | $48,400 | 13,160 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $36,100
- Alaska · $52,560
- Arizona · $45,940
- Arkansas · $37,760
- California · $49,660
- Colorado · $48,400
- Connecticut · $47,430
- Delaware · $44,490
- District of Columbia · $51,050
- Florida · $43,680
- Georgia · $41,600
- Hawaii · $48,410
- Idaho · $44,700
- Illinois · $46,090
- Indiana · $45,110
- Iowa · $45,480
- Kansas · $39,510
- Kentucky · $39,270
- Louisiana · $36,320
- Maine · $47,580
- Maryland · $46,410
- Massachusetts · $49,460
- Michigan · $39,870
- Minnesota · $50,480
- Mississippi · $35,360
- Missouri · $40,440
- Montana · $46,820
- Nebraska · $47,370
- Nevada · $45,200
- New Hampshire · $48,020
- New Jersey · $47,210
- New Mexico · $39,230
- New York · $48,000
- North Carolina · $45,140
- North Dakota · $45,980
- Ohio · $42,810
- Oklahoma · $38,750
- Oregon · $50,410
- Pennsylvania · $43,920
- Rhode Island · $47,190
- South Carolina · $41,160
- South Dakota · $41,870
- Tennessee · $39,570
- Texas · $39,520
- Utah · $45,360
- Vermont · $47,250
- Virginia · $44,740
- Washington · $59,290
- West Virginia · $37,180
- Wisconsin · $48,680
- Wyoming · $40,920
Education, experience and outlook for medical assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 109,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 |
| Nursing Assistants | $42,260 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,400 |
| Dental Assistants | $48,070 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $51,140 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $50,290 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $45,570 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $74,310 |
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