SOC 31-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Assistants — Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Northern Michigan, MI the median wage is $39,380.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northern Michigan, MI the median wage is $39,380. That is 13.8% lower than the national median of $45,690. Pay ranges from under $34,380 at the tenth percentile to more than $47,290 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,250 to $44,930.
Employment stands at 670, or 5.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kalamazoo records the highest median at $46,690. Of the 361 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 285th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,380 | −24.8% |
| 25th | $37,250 | −18.5% |
| Median (50th) | $39,380 | −13.8% |
| 75th | $44,930 | −1.7% |
| 90th | $47,290 | +3.5% |
| Mean | $40,170 | −12.1% |
Other 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 Northern Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $39,380 goes as far as $40,936 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,936US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,380 a year, 13.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,380 to $47,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 670 jobs in 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 Northern Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $39,380, or $18.93 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 Northern Michigan, MI is 13.8% 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 Northern Michigan, MI earns more than $47,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,380 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 670 jobs in this occupation in Northern Michigan, MI. 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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