Medical Assistants pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for medical assistants is $21.70 an hour ($45,140 a year). About 23,650 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($45,690). North Carolina ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.31 | $36,010 |
| 25% of workers | $18.51 | $38,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.70 | $45,140 |
| 75% of workers | $22.84 | $47,500 |
| 90% of workers | $24.45 | $50,850 |
Medical Assistants pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $46,520 | 6,060 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $46,450 | 1,800 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $46,160 | 3,810 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $46,090 | 1,730 |
| Winston-Salem | $45,810 | 1,350 |
| Greenville | $44,650 | 600 |
| Asheville | $44,420 | 1,470 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $43,530 | 310 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $43,290 | 820 |
| Burlington | $43,250 | 310 |
| Wilmington | $42,000 | 1,150 |
| Rocky Mount | $39,950 | 150 |
| Fayetteville | $39,870 | 680 |
| Goldsboro | $38,210 | 140 |
| Jacksonville | $37,420 | 220 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
| Nursing Assistants | $38,460 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,270 |
| Dental Assistants | $50,380 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $49,620 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,480 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $55,460 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $45,150 |
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