The median Medical Assistant (ma) salary is $26.50 per hour, or $55,120 per year, based on 1,488 job postings across 70 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$26.50
Median hourly
$55,120
Annual salary
$22-$30
Pay range
70
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Medical Assistant (ma) earns $26.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $23.50 and $28.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +1.9% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Bellevue, WASHINGTON is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Columbus, OHIO sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+1.9%
Current median: $26.50/hr
Prior period: $26.00/hr
Job openings
+8.9%
354 recent postings
Previous period: 325 postings
Daily pay signal
$24.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Medical Assistant (ma) postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $26.50/hr, up from $26.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$22.00
$45,760/yr
Median
$26.50
$55,120/yr
Top earners
$30.00
$62,400/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $26.50/hr | 333 |
Mar 2026 | $26.00/hr | 346 |
Feb 2026 | $26.00/hr | 136 |
Jan 2026 | $26.50/hr | 200 |
Dec 2025 | $26.50/hr | 227 |
Nov 2025 | $28.00/hr | 246 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$23.69
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Estimated from national data
~$24.53
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Estimated from national data
~$24.69
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Estimated from national data
~$24.75
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63 postings · 15 companies
$28.50
$27-$31
111 postings · 9 companies
$26.00
$23-$26
10 postings · 2 companies
$20.50
$20-$21
Estimated from national data
~$24.07
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Estimated from national data
~$23.89
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6 postings · 5 companies
$21.75
$21-$22
30 postings · 2 companies
$25.31
$25-$25
27 postings · 2 companies
$25.73
$24-$26
Estimated from national data
~$23.93
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88 postings · 10 companies
$23.50
$23-$27
Estimated from national data
~$25.23
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Estimated from national data
~$23.61
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Estimated from national data
~$26.15
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Estimated from national data
~$24.87
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Estimated from national data
~$27.51
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Estimated from national data
~$27.13
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9 postings · 4 companies
$31.13
$23-$31
53 postings · 5 companies
$24.00
$24-$24
Estimated from national data
~$27.37
—
71 postings · 4 companies
$26.50
$27-$27
Estimated from national data
~$24.36
—
Estimated from national data
~$21.45
—
Estimated from national data
~$28.02
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Estimated from national data
~$27.66
—
Estimated from national data
~$21.87
—
Estimated from national data
~$24.66
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71 postings · 4 companies
$24.00
$24-$24
Estimated from national data
~$27.34
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41 postings · 9 companies
$21.50
$22-$22
Estimated from national data
~$26.49
—
Estimated from national data
~$21.95
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42 postings · 6 companies
$22.50
$23-$23
Estimated from national data
~$27.91
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39 postings · 5 companies
$26.00
$25-$26
Estimated from national data
~$21.46
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Estimated from national data
~$27.48
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Estimated from national data
~$27.57
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5 postings · 3 companies
$24.00
$22-$25
5 postings · 1 companies
$19.50
$20-$21
47 postings · 12 companies
$22.00
$19-$22
Estimated from national data
~$28.41
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Estimated from national data
~$26.68
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Estimated from national data
~$21.74
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236 postings · 11 companies
$29.50
$29-$30
Estimated from national data
~$23.92
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241 postings · 4 companies
$28.00
$27-$29
Estimated from national data
~$23.52
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Medical Assistant (ma) salaries.
Bellevue
Washington · 16 postings
$32.84/hr
Renton
Washington · 23 postings
$29.50/hr
Tacoma
Washington · 16 postings
$29.50/hr
Seattle
Washington · 32 postings
$28.50/hr
Green Bay
Wisconsin · 21 postings
$28.50/hr
Columbus
Ohio · 17 postings
$22.50/hr
Denver
Colorado · 38 postings
$23.00/hr
Moorestown
New Jersey · 15 postings
$24.00/hr
Wailuku
Hawaii · 13 postings
$24.27/hr
Atlanta
Georgia · 13 postings
$25.31/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Medical Assistant (ma) positions.
Providence Swedish
15 postings
$33.00/hr
Kaiser Permanente
183 postings
$32.07/hr
Premise Health
16 postings
$32.00/hr
Multicare Health System
127 postings
$29.50/hr
Proliance Surgeons
10 postings
$29.50/hr
Total Primary Care
11 postings
$19.00/hr
University Physicians' Association
5 postings
$19.50/hr
General Physician, P.c.
26 postings
$21.50/hr
Optum
54 postings
$22.00/hr
Primecare Medical Inc
5 postings
$22.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Concierge Medical Assistant (ma-c) - Urgent Care | 100 | $29.50/hr |
| Medical Assistant | 76 | $35.51/hr |
| Medical Assistant (ma) | 63 | $22.50/hr |
| Medical Assistant/ma - Primary Care Clinic | 34 | $26.50/hr |
| Medical Assistant (ma) - Urgent Care | 32 | $24.00/hr |
| Medical Assistant Ma | 24 | $22.50/hr |
| Medical Assistant (ma) - Primary Care | 22 | $24.00/hr |
| Assistant, Medical Ii | 18 | $25.31/hr |
| Medical Assistant Iii | 18 | $25.73/hr |
| Medical Assistant/ma - Urgent Care Clinic | 17 | $26.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Medical Assistant (ma) salaries.
FAQ
The median Medical Assistant (ma) salary is $26.50 per hour, or $55,120 annually. Pay ranges from $22.00/hr (10th percentile) to $30.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,488 job postings, the highest paying states for Medical Assistant (ma)s include Maryland, Washington, California. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,488 Medical Assistant (ma) job postings across 70 states, from 143 different healthcare employers.
Medical Assistant (ma) pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Medical Assistant (ma) pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 1.9%.
Medical Assistant (ma) pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $2.00 to $3.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Bellevue offer $32.84/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $22.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Medical Assistant (ma)s typically earn around $22.00 to $23.50 per hour ($45,760 to $48,880 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $26.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,488 active postings with listed compensation for Medical Assistant (ma). We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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