Wage data
Medical Assistants Salary in the United States
The median Medical Assistants salary in the United States is $45,690 per year, with most earning between $38,470 and $49,180 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$38K – $49K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,050 |
| 25th percentile | $38,470 |
| Median (50th) | $45,690 |
| 75th percentile | $49,180 |
| 90th percentile | $59,310 |
Medical Assistants salary by metro
- Seattle$61,500 median
- San Francisco$59,790 median
- Boston$50,740 median
- New York$48,370 median
- Los Angeles$47,760 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.