Medical Assistants pay in Madison
In Madison (WI), the median pay for medical assistants is $23.44 an hour ($48,750 a year). About 2,080 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($45,690). It is about the same as the Wisconsin median ($48,680).
Pay range for medical assistants in Madison (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.47 | $40,500 |
| 25% of workers | $22.84 | $47,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.44 | $48,750 |
| 75% of workers | $27.35 | $56,880 |
| 90% of workers | $28.23 | $58,720 |
Medical Assistants pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | $49,620 | 340 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $49,590 | 4,170 |
| Sheboygan | $49,560 | 370 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $49,480 | 370 |
| Appleton | $49,330 | 450 |
| Madison (this page) | $48,750 | 2,080 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $48,230 | 460 |
| Eau Claire | $48,160 | 660 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $47,960 | 570 |
| Green Bay | $47,910 | 800 |
| Wausau | $47,870 | 510 |
| Fond du Lac | $47,860 | 190 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $46,600 | 240 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Madison (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $101,190 |
| Nursing Assistants | $45,260 |
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