May 2025 BLS data
Medical Assistant salary by state
The national median medical assistant earns $45,690/year ($21.97/hr) — but state medians span $35,360 to $59,290. Where you work matters enormously.
All states, ranked by median pay
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $59,290 | $28.50 |
| 2 | Alaska | $52,560 | $25.27 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $51,050 | $24.54 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $50,480 | $24.27 |
| 5 | Oregon | $50,410 | $24.24 |
| 6 | California | $49,660 | $23.88 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $49,460 | $23.78 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $48,680 | $23.41 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $48,410 | $23.28 |
| 10 | Colorado | $48,400 | $23.27 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $48,020 | $23.09 |
| 12 | New York | $48,000 | $23.08 |
| 13 | Maine | $47,580 | $22.88 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $47,430 | $22.81 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $47,370 | $22.78 |
| 16 | Vermont | $47,250 | $22.71 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $47,210 | $22.70 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $47,190 | $22.69 |
| 19 | Montana | $46,820 | $22.51 |
| 20 | Maryland | $46,410 | $22.31 |
| 21 | Illinois | $46,090 | $22.16 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $45,980 | $22.11 |
| 23 | Arizona | $45,940 | $22.09 |
| 24 | Iowa | $45,480 | $21.87 |
| 25 | Utah | $45,360 | $21.81 |
| 26 | Nevada | $45,200 | $21.73 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $45,140 | $21.70 |
| 28 | Indiana | $45,110 | $21.69 |
| 29 | Virginia | $44,740 | $21.51 |
| 30 | Idaho | $44,700 | $21.49 |
| 31 | Delaware | $44,490 | $21.39 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $43,920 | $21.12 |
| 33 | Florida | $43,680 | $21.00 |
| 34 | Ohio | $42,810 | $20.58 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $41,870 | $20.13 |
| 36 | Georgia | $41,600 | $20.00 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $41,160 | $19.79 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $40,920 | $19.67 |
| 39 | Missouri | $40,440 | $19.44 |
| 40 | Michigan | $39,870 | $19.17 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $39,570 | $19.02 |
| 42 | Texas | $39,520 | $19.00 |
| 43 | Kansas | $39,510 | $19.00 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $39,270 | $18.88 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $39,230 | $18.86 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $38,750 | $18.63 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $37,760 | $18.15 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $37,180 | $17.87 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $36,320 | $17.46 |
| 50 | Alabama | $36,100 | $17.35 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $35,360 | $17.00 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. States without published estimates for this role are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make?
Nationally, the median medical assistant earns $45,690 per year ($21.97/hr), with most earning between $36,050 and $59,310 (May 2025 BLS data).
Which state pays medical assistants the most?
Washington leads with a median of $59,290 per year, followed by Alaska ($52,560) and District of Columbia ($51,050).
Do these numbers include overtime and differentials?
BLS wage estimates include base pay, incentive pay, and cost-of-living allowances, but exclude overtime premiums. Shift differentials and certification pay can push real take-home meaningfully above these figures.