SOC 31-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Assistants — New York
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · 10 metro areas compared
At $48,370, median pay for Medical Assistants in New York, NY tracks the national median of $45,690 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,370, median pay for Medical Assistants in New York, NY tracks the national median of $45,690 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,390 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,910 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,980 to $56,390.
The area has 44,060 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.88 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Ithaca records the highest median at $53,760. Of the 757 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 616th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,390 | −18.2% |
| 25th | $45,980 | +0.6% |
| Median (50th) | $48,370 | +5.9% |
| 75th | $56,390 | +23.4% |
| 90th | $59,910 | +31.1% |
| Mean | $49,590 | +8.5% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ithaca | $53,760 | 390 | |
| 2 | Glens Falls | $47,860 | 190 | |
| 3 | Kiryas Joel | $45,450 | 1,060 | |
| 4 | Albany | $44,870 | 1,390 | |
| 5 | Buffalo | $44,650 | 2,310 | |
| 6 | Syracuse | $44,250 | 1,230 | |
| 7 | Utica | $44,020 | 330 | |
| 8 | Kingston | $42,620 | 90 | |
| 9 | Rochester | $41,710 | 1,890 | |
| 10 | Binghamton | $41,110 | 290 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $48,370 buys what $44,829 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,829US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,370 a year, 5.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,390 to $59,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 44,060 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ithaca, at $53,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Assistants in New York, NY?
The median annual wage is $48,370, or $23.26 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 New York, NY is 5.9% higher. 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 New York, NY earns more than $59,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,390 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 Ithaca, at $53,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 44,060 jobs in this occupation in New York, NY. 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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