Medical Assistants Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for medical assistants in the U.S. is $45,690 ($21.97 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $45,690
- Mean annual wage
- $46,120
- Median hourly wage
- $21.97
- Employment
- 817,870
817,870 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,050 | $17.33 |
| 25th percentile | $38,470 | $18.50 |
| Median (50th) | $45,690 | $21.97 |
| 75th percentile | $49,180 | $23.65 |
| 90th percentile | $59,310 | $28.52 |
Highest-paying states for medical assistants
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $59,290 | 19,500 |
| Alaska | $52,560 | 2,140 |
| District of Columbia | $51,050 | 2,260 |
| Minnesota | $50,480 | 10,580 |
| Oregon | $50,410 | 11,840 |
| California | $49,660 | 117,060 |
| Massachusetts | $49,460 | 14,880 |
| Wisconsin | $48,680 | 13,810 |
| Hawaii | $48,410 | 3,890 |
| Colorado | $48,400 | 13,160 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $35,360 median annual wage
- Alabama: $36,100 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $36,320 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $37,180 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $37,760 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,800
- Nursing Assistants$42,260
- Dental Assistants$48,070
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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