Medical Assistants pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for medical assistants is $28.50 an hour ($59,290 a year). About 19,500 people work in this job there.
That is 30% higher than the U.S. median ($45,690). Washington ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.38 | $46,540 |
| 25% of workers | $23.71 | $49,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.50 | $59,290 |
| 75% of workers | $30.57 | $63,590 |
| 90% of workers | $35.67 | $74,200 |
Medical Assistants pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $61,870 | 210 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $61,500 | 10,210 |
| Longview-Kelso | $61,480 | 250 |
| Bellingham | $57,410 | 510 |
| Walla Walla | $56,020 | 140 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $55,700 | 580 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $55,680 | 610 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $51,720 | 2,090 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $50,820 | 850 |
| Yakima | $49,310 | 710 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $49,230 | 370 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $124,200 |
| Nursing Assistants | $49,180 |
| Dental Assistants | $58,090 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $83,150 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $62,270 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $62,090 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $48,840 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $83,790 |
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