Medical Assistants pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for medical assistants is $23.78 an hour ($49,460 a year). About 14,880 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($45,690). Massachusetts ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.81 | $43,280 |
| 25% of workers | $22.56 | $46,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.78 | $49,460 |
| 75% of workers | $27.93 | $58,100 |
| 90% of workers | $29.75 | $61,870 |
Medical Assistants pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $50,740 | 10,750 |
| Barnstable Town | $49,900 | 380 |
| Springfield | $48,510 | 1,280 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $47,260 | 270 |
| Worcester | $47,240 | 1,770 |
| Pittsfield | $45,990 | 280 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $104,550 |
| Nursing Assistants | $46,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $80,220 |
| Dental Assistants | $57,980 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $60,500 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $60,350 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $49,750 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $105,580 |
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