Medical Assistants pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for medical assistants is $21.81 an hour ($45,360 a year). About 9,990 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($45,690). Utah ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.25 | $35,890 |
| 25% of workers | $18.49 | $38,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.81 | $45,360 |
| 75% of workers | $23.16 | $48,170 |
| 90% of workers | $27.05 | $56,260 |
Medical Assistants pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden | $46,380 | 1,750 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $46,080 | 3,910 |
| Logan | $44,980 | 540 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $43,730 | 2,190 |
| St. George | $42,720 | 790 |
Utah 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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,600 |
| Nursing Assistants | $39,840 |
| Dental Assistants | $37,760 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $52,870 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,230 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,490 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $113,510 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $29,150 |
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