What are the main factors that influence an MA-Medical Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An MA-Medical Assistant's salary?

An MA-Medical Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $46,296 for beginners, reaching about $47,744 at mid-level, and approach $48,066 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an MA-Medical Assistant?

MA-Medical Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for MA-Medical Assistant roles are District of Columbia $52,005, California $51,807, Massachusetts $51,117. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How do different companies affect an MA-Medical Assistant's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for MA-Medical Assistant roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

MA-Medical Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an MA-Medical Assistant make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an MA-Medical Assistant in the United States is $46,970 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, an MA-Medical Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,348
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,363 to $51,355
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,169

10% $38,169

50% (Median) $46,970

90% $55,348

MA-Medical Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,355	$4,280	$988	$25
Average	$46,970	$3,914	$903	$23
25th Percentile	$42,363	$3,530	$815	$20

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Key Factors That Influence MA-Medical Assistant Salaries

An MA-Medical Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects MA-Medical Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an MA-Medical Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $46,296
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,776
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,744
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,937
Expert (over 8 years): $48,066

Levels	Salary
Entry Level MA-Medical Assistant	$46,296
Intermediate Level MA-Medical Assistant	$46,776
Senior Level MA-Medical Assistant	$47,744
Specialist Level MA-Medical Assistant	$47,937
Expert Level MA-Medical Assistant	$48,066

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How Do MA-Medical Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract MA-Medical Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $52,005.
California: $51,807.
Massachusetts: $51,117.

District of Columbia $52,005 California $51,807 Massachusetts $51,117 Washington $50,929 New Jersey $50,910 Alaska $50,845 Connecticut $50,196 New York $49,933

Hawaii $49,093 Rhode Island $48,698 Maryland $48,430 Minnesota $48,064 Colorado $47,923 Illinois $47,876 Oregon $47,698 Delaware $47,566

New Hampshire $47,483 Virginia $47,298 Pennsylvania $46,758 Nevada $46,486 North Dakota $46,397 Michigan $46,256 Wisconsin $46,204 Vermont $46,101

Texas $45,814 Maine $45,795 Arizona $45,767 Ohio $45,734 Georgia $45,302 Indiana $45,086 Wyoming $45,044 Utah $44,978

Iowa $44,950 Kansas $44,724 Louisiana $44,659 North Carolina $44,635 Missouri $44,626 Florida $44,443 Montana $44,344 Nebraska $44,250

Kentucky $44,198 South Carolina $44,011 Tennessee $43,893 Idaho $43,846 New Mexico $43,503 Oklahoma $43,428 Alabama $43,151 South Dakota $42,686

Arkansas $42,432 West Virginia $42,296 Mississippi $41,887

Top Paying Cities for MA-Medical Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $59,243
San Francisco: $58,594
Oakland: $57,359

San Jose, CA $59,243

San Francisco, CA $58,594

Oakland, CA $57,359

New York, NY $54,080

Paramus, NJ $53,423

Queens Village, NY $53,420

Passaic, NJ $53,376

Bergenfield, NJ $53,372

Stamford, CT $53,268

Huntington, NY $53,249

Newark, NJ $52,902

Bridgeport, CT $52,803

Vallejo, CA $52,709

New Brunswick, NJ $52,690

Petaluma, CA $52,662

Middlesex, NJ $52,573

Somerset, NJ $52,540

Santa Cruz, CA $52,479

Boston, MA $52,193

Monterey, CA $52,028

Seattle, WA $51,920

Santa Rosa, CA $51,911

Los Angeles, CA $51,897

Juneau, AK $51,775

Washington, DC $51,723

Orange, CA $51,556

Santa Ana, CA $51,432

Long Beach, CA $51,385

Anaheim, CA $51,375

Anchorage, AK $51,352

Santa Maria, CA $51,211

Everett, WA $51,202

Danbury, CT $51,036

Bremerton, WA $50,971

Tacoma, WA $50,802

New Suffolk, NY $50,801

Sacramento, CA $50,788

Santa Barbara, CA $50,737

Trenton, NJ $50,685

San Diego, CA $50,685

Brockton, MA $50,633

Fairbanks, AK $50,518

Lompoc, CA $50,398

Lowell, MA $50,360

Ventura, CA $50,351

Nashua, NH $50,342

Stockton, CA $50,337

Modesto, CA $49,994

Poughkeepsie, NY $49,891

Olympia, WA $49,802

Kennewick, WA $49,802

New Haven, CT $49,783

Lawrence, MA $49,614

Hartford, CT $49,567

Riverside, CA $49,558

New Bedford, MA $49,511

Richland, WA $49,511

Bakersfield, CA $49,445

San Bernardino, CA $49,426

New Britain, CT $49,421

Atlantic City, NJ $49,421

New London, CT $49,403

Norwich, CT $49,389

Portsmouth, NH $49,379

Boulder, CO $49,280

Portland, OR $49,215

Worcester, MA $49,210

Minneapolis, MN $49,064

Philadelphia, PA $48,999

Honolulu, HI $48,844

Saint Paul, MN $48,821

Vineland, NJ $48,811

Providence, RI $48,675

Chicago, IL $48,538

Bellingham, WA $48,482

Springfield, MA $48,444

Baltimore, MD $48,430

Chico, CA $48,313

Pittsfield, MA $48,186

Manchester, NH $48,097

Spokane, WA $47,890

Denver, CO $47,886

Albany, NY $47,665

Troy, NY $47,646

Nassau, NY $47,596

Schenectady, NY $47,547

Wilmington, DE $47,510

Burlington, VT $47,444

Salem, OR $47,425

Portland, ME $47,280

Yakima, WA $47,233

Rochester, MN $47,087

Reno, NV $47,064

Fresno, CA $47,064

Milwaukee, WI $47,021

Detroit, MI $46,974

Ann Arbor, MI $46,966

Allentown, PA $46,960

Colorado Springs, CO $46,880

Syracuse, NY $46,857

Carson City, NV $46,857

Houston, TX $46,791

Eugene, OR $46,768

Gary, IN $46,711

Springfield, OR $46,674

Bismarck, ND $46,664

Galveston, TX $46,631

Medford, OR $46,561

Fort Collins, CO $46,542

Concord, NH $46,519

Austin, TX $46,505

Mesa, AZ $46,406

Reading, PA $46,401

Phoenix, AZ $46,397

Dallas, TX $46,382

Saint Cloud, MN $46,337

Madison, WI $46,274

Utica, NY $46,148

Rochester, NY $46,072

Des Moines, IA $46,068

Raleigh, NC $46,063

Atlanta, GA $45,993

Battle Creek, MI $45,979

Salt Lake City, UT $45,964

Lancaster, PA $45,894

Harrisburg, PA $45,828

Kansas City, MO $45,781

Champaign, IL $45,772

Kansas City, KS $45,772

Fort Worth, TX $45,767

Columbus, OH $45,759

Boca Raton, FL $45,748

Pittsburgh, PA $45,730

Richmond, VA $45,711

Indianapolis, IN $45,701

Cleveland, OH $45,697

Las Vegas, NV $45,640

Cincinnati, OH $45,640

Petersburg, VA $45,570

Huntsville, AL $45,499

Lansing, MI $45,468

Lebanon, PA $45,462

Pueblo, CO $45,457

Appleton, WI $45,443

Buffalo, NY $45,424

Dayton, OH $45,410

Racine, WI $45,401

Charlotte, NC $45,396

Saint Louis, MO $45,382

York, PA $45,354

Elkhart, IN $45,354

Gastonia, NC $45,345

Billings, MT $45,334

Beaumont, TX $45,321

Lorain, OH $45,312

Benton Harbor, MI $45,302

Toledo, OH $45,293

Binghamton, NY $45,269

Rock Hill, SC $45,265

Rockford, IL $45,241

Springfield, IL $45,222

Elyria, OH $45,218

Fargo, ND $45,218

Flagstaff, AZ $45,185

Fort Lauderdale, FL $45,157

Duluth, MN $45,128

Miami, FL $45,128

Cheyenne, WY $45,096

Grand Forks, ND $45,096

Bangor, ME $44,992

Cedar Rapids, IA $44,941

Durham, NC $44,921

Louisville, KY $44,917

Grand Rapids, MI $44,908

Hialeah, FL $44,903

Casper, WY $44,837

Scranton, PA $44,781

New Orleans, LA $44,767

Virginia Beach, VA $44,762

Akron, OH $44,739

Peoria, IL $44,677

Sarasota, FL $44,668

Nashville, TN $44,635

Omaha, NE $44,635

Green Bay, WI $44,635

Baton Rouge, LA $44,612

Charleston, SC $44,602

Jamestown, NY $44,579

Davenport, IA $44,579

Tucson, AZ $44,555

Saint Petersburg, FL $44,527

Tampa, FL $44,518

Evansville, IN $44,490

Port Arthur, TX $44,490

Bradenton, FL $44,471

Santa Fe, NM $44,386

Orlando, FL $44,302

Clearwater, FL $44,288

Canton, OH $44,189

La Crosse, WI $44,189

Albuquerque, NM $44,161

Newport News, VA $44,156

High Point, NC $44,142

Ogden, UT $44,123

Corpus Christi, TX $44,086

Norfolk, VA $44,057

Laramie, WY $44,057

Rock Island, IL $44,029

Saginaw, MI $44,020

Jacksonville, FL $44,015

Salisbury, NC $44,006

Boise, ID $43,996

Moline, IL $43,973

Fort Myers, FL $43,959

Memphis, TN $43,949

Tulsa, OK $43,926

Waterloo, IA $43,898

Spartanburg, SC $43,851

Lincoln, NE $43,827

Fort Wayne, IN $43,818

Provo, UT $43,813

Cedar Falls, IA $43,757

San Antonio, TX $43,738

Greensboro, NC $43,719

South Bend, IN $43,715

Savannah, GA $43,663

Muskegon, MI $43,644

Birmingham, AL $43,639

Winston Salem, NC $43,616

Lake Charles, LA $43,503

Anderson, IN $43,494

Lexington, KY $43,480

Augusta, GA $43,466

Greenville, SC $43,466

Lima, OH $43,428

Wichita, KS $43,423

Tuscaloosa, AL $43,423

Columbia, SC $43,381

Springfield, OH $43,372

Asheville, NC $43,297

Bloomington, IN $43,264

Knoxville, TN $43,095

Shreveport, LA $43,090

Wilmington, NC $43,029

Roanoke, VA $43,029

Topeka, KS $42,944

Frankfort, KY $42,939

Oklahoma City, OK $42,907

Chillicothe, OH $42,888

Longview, TX $42,883

Melbourne, FL $42,879

Sioux Falls, SD $42,803

Mobile, AL $42,799

Terre Haute, IN $42,780

Altoona, PA $42,752

Amarillo, TX $42,719

Killeen, TX $42,705

Fayetteville, AR $42,667

Chattanooga, TN $42,653

Sioux City, IA $42,611

Idaho Falls, ID $42,601

Lynchburg, VA $42,564

Gainesville, FL $42,503

Portsmouth, OH $42,479

Little Rock, AR $42,470

Lafayette, LA $42,451

Youngstown, OH $42,451

Daytona Beach, FL $42,423

Clarksville, TN $42,418

Pensacola, FL $42,414

Temple, TX $42,410

Hopkinsville, KY $42,273

Erie, PA $42,263

Florence, SC $42,244

Charleston, WV $42,169

Great Falls, MT $42,146

Macon, GA $42,080

Tallahassee, FL $42,075

Fayetteville, NC $42,066

Waco, TX $42,057

Helena, MT $42,024

Pine Bluff, AR $42,006

Vincennes, IN $41,949

Lubbock, TX $41,930

Alamogordo, NM $41,902

Twin Falls, ID $41,859

Rapid City, SD $41,845

Jackson, MS $41,761

Huntington, WV $41,757

Greenville, MS $41,756

Parkersburg, WV $41,708

Montgomery, AL $41,700

Wichita Falls, TX $41,653

Springfield, MO $41,653

Biloxi, MS $41,629

Monroe, LA $41,582

Johnstown, PA $41,549

Sumter, SC $41,531

Columbus, GA $41,526

Pascagoula, MS $41,437

Abilene, TX $41,437

Kingsport, TN $41,314

Albany, GA $41,314

Gulfport, MS $41,300

Alexandria, LA $41,145

Fort Smith, AR $41,028

El Paso, TX $40,901

Las Cruces, NM $40,690

Harlingen, TX $40,570

Pocatello, ID $40,563

Florence, AL $40,502

Brownsville, TX $40,492

Mcallen, TX $40,394

Dothan, AL $40,328

Columbus, MS $40,049

Altus, OK $39,830

Lawton, OK $39,741

Pierre, SD $39,572

What Skills Can Increase an MA-Medical Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.6% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Patient Flow (Mentioned in 2.7% Job Postings): Patient flow is defined as the movement of patients, information or equipment between departments, staff groups or organisations as part of a patients care pathway.
Basic Life Support (Mentioned in 2.51% Job Postings): BLS is a level of medical care which is used for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care by advanced life support providers. It can be provided by trained medical personnel.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	7.6%
Patient Flow	2.7%
Basic Life Support	2.51%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an MA-Medical Assistant's salary.

Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Organizational Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Listening	$49,318	5%
Organizational Skills	$48,848	4%
Commitment	$48,379	3%

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MA-Medical Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For MA-Medical Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, MA-Medical Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view MA-Medical Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an MA-Medical Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$56,364	$27.0	20%

How Education impacts an MA-Medical Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many MA-Medical Assistants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an MA-Medical Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $40,023 and $42,298).

MA-Medical Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

$44,600
$44,000
$43,300
$42,700
$42,000
$41,400
$40,700
$40,100

Typical Education for MA-Medical Assistant
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.6%
High School	62.3%
Associates	31.4%
Bachelors	5.0%
Masters	0.4%
Doctorate	0.3%

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MA-Medical Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an MA-Medical Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$42,363

Average $46,970/year

$51,355

$3,530

Average $3,914/month

$4,280

$815

Average $903/week

$988

$20

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,355	$4,280	$988	$25
Average	$46,970	$3,914	$903	$23
25th Percentile	$42,363	$3,530	$815	$20

Salary Trends for MA-Medical Assistant

Salaries for an MA-Medical Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,157 in 2023 to around $64,685 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of MA-Medical Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of MA-Medical Assistant Over Time

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Year	Average Annual Salary
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2023	$65,157
2024	$65,572
2025	$64,685
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Common company salaries for MA-Medical Assistant

Here are companies hiring for MA-Medical Assistant and their salaries, click below for more details.

N $97,099/per year

New York Police Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $95,962/per year

State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $94,615/per year

US Department of Transportation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $93,141/per year

US General Services Administration Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $92,342/per year

Los Angeles County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

D $92,011/per year

Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,967/per year

US Department of Commerce Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,755/per year

US Department of Energy Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

F $91,673/per year

Federal Bureau of Investigation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $90,276/per year

Naval Sea Systems Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,975/per year

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $88,721/per year

San Diego County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,664/per year

The TTB Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $87,569/per year

Lutheran Services Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

M $85,066/per year

Maryland Inc Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $83,780/per year

State University of New York Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $82,969/per year

New York State Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

P $82,703/per year

Puerto Rico Department of Education Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $80,526/per year

US Central Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

H $80,286/per year

Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $79,270/per year

Air Force Reserve Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $78,505/per year

American Automobile Association (AAA) Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $76,678/per year

State of Florida - Department of Health Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $75,183/per year

New York State Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $75,106/per year

State University System of Florida Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

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1. What industry pays the highest salary for MA-Medical Assistant?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for MA-Medical Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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