Medical Assistants pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for medical assistants is $21.12 an hour ($43,920 a year). About 23,050 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($45,690). Pennsylvania ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.70 | $36,810 |
| 25% of workers | $18.72 | $38,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.12 | $43,920 |
| 75% of workers | $22.35 | $46,490 |
| 90% of workers | $23.32 | $48,500 |
Medical Assistants pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $45,890 | 13,150 |
| Reading | $45,610 | 730 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $45,400 | 1,640 |
| Chambersburg | $43,830 | 240 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $43,820 | 1,370 |
| York-Hanover | $43,620 | 710 |
| Lebanon | $43,490 | 180 |
| Gettysburg | $43,480 | 140 |
| Lancaster | $42,910 | 770 |
| Pittsburgh | $42,840 | 4,810 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $42,760 | 840 |
| State College | $42,720 | 180 |
| Williamsport | $40,530 | 180 |
| Erie | $39,640 | 460 |
| Altoona | $39,140 | 270 |
| Johnstown | $38,400 | 140 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Nursing Assistants | $44,590 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,940 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,720 |
| Dental Assistants | $47,930 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $46,840 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $58,090 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $45,050 |
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