SOC 31-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Assistants — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan is $39,870 a year, trailing the national median of $45,690 by 12.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan is $39,870 a year, trailing the national median of $45,690 by 12.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,420 and $46,020. The lowest tenth earn under $35,000, while the highest tenth earn more than $48,330.
The area has 27,810 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 6.3 of every thousand jobs. Michigan ranks number 40th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Kalamazoo records the highest median at $46,690. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 645th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,000 | −23.4% |
| 25th | $37,420 | −18.1% |
| Median (50th) | $39,870 | −12.7% |
| 75th | $46,020 | +0.7% |
| 90th | $48,330 | +5.8% |
| Mean | $41,550 | −9.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalamazoo | $46,690 | 980 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $43,180 | 2,440 | |
| 3 | Traverse City | $42,580 | 430 | |
| 4 | Saginaw | $41,330 | 750 | |
| 5 | Niles | $41,100 | 290 | |
| 6 | Jackson | $40,230 | 240 | |
| 7 | Muskegon | $40,190 | 380 | |
| 8 | Battle Creek | $39,980 | 400 | |
| 9 | Grand Rapids | $39,890 | 2,800 | |
| 10 | Detroit | $39,410 | 12,400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $39,870 goes as far as $41,445 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,445US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,870 a year, 12.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,000 to $48,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 27,810 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 40th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kalamazoo, at $46,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Assistants in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $39,870, or $19.17 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,690, so pay in Michigan is 12.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Michigan earns more than $48,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kalamazoo, at $46,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 27,810 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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