SOC 31-9092 · May 2025 · United States
Medical Assistants
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Medical Assistants across the United States is $45,690 per year, measured over 817,870 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $59,290.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Medical Assistants
Pay for this occupation varies by 67.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $59,290 and Mississippi pays $35,360.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $59,290 | 19,500 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $52,560 | 2,140 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $51,050 | 2,260 | |
| 4 | Minnesota | $50,480 | 10,580 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $50,410 | 11,840 | |
| 6 | California | $49,660 | 117,060 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $49,460 | 14,880 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $48,680 | 13,810 | |
| 9 | Hawaii | $48,410 | 3,890 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $48,400 | 13,160 |
States with the most Medical Assistants jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 117,060 | $49,660 | |
| 2 | Texas | 75,340 | $39,520 | |
| 3 | Florida | 66,110 | $43,680 | |
| 4 | New York | 40,710 | $48,000 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 28,950 | $42,810 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 28,780 | $41,600 | |
| 7 | Michigan | 27,810 | $39,870 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 23,650 | $45,140 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 23,050 | $43,920 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 21,460 | $45,940 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo | $77,410 | 1,360 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa | $64,820 | 1,550 |
| 3 | Napa | $62,050 | 320 |
| 4 | Sacramento | $61,970 | 7,410 |
| 5 | San Jose | $61,940 | 6,400 |
| 6 | Mount Vernon | $61,870 | 210 |
| 7 | Seattle | $61,500 | 10,210 |
| 8 | Longview | $61,480 | 250 |
| 9 | Ponce | $59,990 | — |
| 10 | San Francisco | $59,790 | 14,320 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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