Medical Assistants pay in Delaware

In Delaware, the median pay for medical assistants is $21.39 an hour ($44,490 a year). About 2,880 people work in this job there.

$21.39Median hourly pay
$38,750–$46,890Middle half of workers, yearly
2,880People in this job in Delaware

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($45,690). Delaware ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for medical assistants in Delaware

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.57$36,540
25% of workers$18.63$38,750
Half of workers (median)$21.39$44,490
75% of workers$22.54$46,890
90% of workers$27.54$57,280

Medical Assistants pay in Delaware metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Dover$41,000450

Delaware unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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 Delaware

JobMedian yearly pay
Registered Nurses$99,520
Nursing Assistants$42,030
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$68,710
Dental Assistants$47,600
Medical Records Specialists$56,060

Other job titles for this job

Doctor AssistantOphthalmic AideOphthalmic AssistantOptometric AssistantOrthopedic AssistantAutopsy AssistantMedical AssistantCardiology Medical AssistantCertified Medical AssistantChiropractic AssistantChiropractor AssistantClient Services Coordinator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.