Medical Assistants pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for medical assistants is $19.17 an hour ($39,870 a year). About 27,810 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($45,690). Michigan ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.83 | $35,000 |
| 25% of workers | $17.99 | $37,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.17 | $39,870 |
| 75% of workers | $22.12 | $46,020 |
| 90% of workers | $23.23 | $48,330 |
Medical Assistants pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $46,690 | 980 |
| Ann Arbor | $43,180 | 2,440 |
| Traverse City | $42,580 | 430 |
| Saginaw | $41,330 | 750 |
| Niles | $41,100 | 290 |
| Jackson | $40,230 | 240 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $40,190 | 380 |
| Battle Creek | $39,980 | 400 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $39,890 | 2,800 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $39,410 | 12,400 |
| Midland | $39,360 | 320 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $38,600 | 1,180 |
| Bay City | $38,540 | 210 |
| Flint | $37,500 | 940 |
| Monroe | $36,150 | 270 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $94,300 |
| Nursing Assistants | $39,570 |
| Dental Assistants | $48,820 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $65,460 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $48,520 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $48,120 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $80,650 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $29,350 |
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