What are the main factors that influence a Medical Assistant's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Medical Assistant?

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

How does experience change A Medical Assistant's salary?

A Medical Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,187 for beginners, reaching about $45,569 at mid-level, and approach $45,877 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Medical Assistant?

Medical Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Medical Assistant roles are District of Columbia $51,102, California $50,908, Massachusetts $50,230. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Medical Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Medical Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Medical Director: $293,901; Physician Assistant - Medical: $124,275; Medical Administrative Assistant: $50,700; Medical Secretary: $50,639; Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant: $46,562.

Medical Assistant Salary in Maine

How much does a Medical Assistant make in Maine?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Assistant in Maine is $45,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,588
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,852 to $49,495
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,074

10% $37,074

50% (Median) $45,000

90% $53,588

Medical Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,495	$4,125	$952	$24
Average	$45,000	$3,750	$865	$22
25th Percentile	$40,852	$3,404	$786	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Medical Assistant Salaries

A 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Medical Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $44,187
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,645
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,569
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,753
Expert (over 8 years): $45,877

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Medical Assistant	$44,187
Intermediate Level Medical Assistant	$44,645
Senior Level Medical Assistant	$45,569
Specialist Level Medical Assistant	$45,753
Expert Level Medical Assistant	$45,877

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How Do 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 Medical Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,102.
California: $50,908.
Massachusetts: $50,230.

District of Columbia $51,102 California $50,908 Massachusetts $50,230 Washington $50,045 New Jersey $50,027 Alaska $49,962 Connecticut $49,325 New York $49,067

Hawaii $48,240 Rhode Island $47,853 Maryland $47,590 Minnesota $47,230 Colorado $47,091 Illinois $47,045 Oregon $46,870 Delaware $46,740

New Hampshire $46,659 Virginia $46,477 Pennsylvania $45,947 Nevada $45,679 North Dakota $45,591 Michigan $45,453 Wisconsin $45,402 Vermont $45,300

Texas $45,019 Maine $45,000 Arizona $44,973 Ohio $44,940 Georgia $44,516 Indiana $44,303 Wyoming $44,262 Utah $44,197

Iowa $44,170 Kansas $43,948 Louisiana $43,883 North Carolina $43,860 Missouri $43,851 Florida $43,671 Montana $43,574 Nebraska $43,482

Kentucky $43,431 South Carolina $43,246 Tennessee $43,131 Idaho $43,085 New Mexico $42,748 Oklahoma $42,674 Alabama $42,402 South Dakota $41,945

Arkansas $41,696 West Virginia $41,562 Mississippi $41,160

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Freedom: $44,288
Harmony: $44,268
Hartland: $44,326

Freedom, ME $44,288

Harmony, ME $44,268

Hartland, ME $44,326

Hinckley, ME $44,368

Jackman, ME $44,153

Kingfield, ME $44,405

Liberty, ME $44,369

Madison, ME $44,464

Monroe, ME $44,224

Morrill, ME $44,300

Newport, ME $44,230

New Portland, ME $44,474

New Sharon, ME $44,420

New Vineyard, ME $44,447

Norridgewock, ME $44,448

North Anson, ME $44,474

North Vassalboro, ME $44,554

Oakland, ME $44,463

Oquossoc, ME $44,314

Palmyra, ME $44,258

Phillips, ME $44,332

Pittsfield, ME $44,330

Plymouth, ME $44,235

Rangeley, ME $44,343

Portland, ME $46,459

Falmouth, ME $46,354

South Portland, ME $46,459

Cape Elizabeth, ME $46,367

Peaks Island, ME $46,411

Cumberland Foreside, ME $46,308

Auburn, ME $45,476

Andover, ME $44,330

Bethel, ME $44,405

Bryant Pond, ME $44,570

Buckfield, ME $44,769

Canton, ME $44,488

Durham, ME $45,763

Danville, ME $45,613

Dixfield, ME $44,396

Dryden, ME $44,447

East Andover, ME $44,344

East Dixfield, ME $44,468

East Livermore, ME $44,731

East Poland, ME $45,530

Stoneham, ME $44,590

East Wilton, ME $44,551

Greene, ME $45,127

Hanover, ME $44,367

Hebron, ME $45,086

Jay, ME $44,477

Lewiston, ME $45,451

Lisbon, ME $45,595

Lisbon Falls, ME $45,525

Livermore, ME $44,657

Livermore Falls, ME $44,628

Greenwood, ME $44,629

Mechanic Falls, ME $45,394

Mexico, ME $44,440

Minot, ME $45,225

Monmouth, ME $44,984

New Gloucester, ME $45,794

Newry, ME $44,284

North Jay, ME $44,456

Leeds, ME $44,875

North Monmouth, ME $44,918

North Turner, ME $44,843

North Waterford, ME $44,797

Norway, ME $44,941

Oxford, ME $45,182

Paris, ME $45,030

Poland, ME $45,537

Roxbury, ME $44,300

Rumford, ME $44,414

Sabattus, ME $45,252

South Paris, ME $44,968

Turner, ME $44,969

Wayne, ME $44,765

Weld, ME $44,332

West Bethel, ME $44,369

Bowdoin, ME $45,246

West Minot, ME $45,160

West Paris, ME $44,789

Peru, ME $44,506

West Poland, ME $45,503

Sumner, ME $44,646

Wilton, ME $44,449

Augusta, ME $44,573

Coopers Mills, ME $44,634

Dresden, ME $45,001

East Winthrop, ME $44,712

Farmingdale, ME $44,835

Gardiner, ME $44,916

Randolph, ME $44,835

Hallowell, ME $44,779

Jefferson, ME $44,481

Kents Hill, ME $44,572

Litchfield, ME $45,049

Manchester, ME $44,660

Mount Vernon, ME $44,464

Whitefield, ME $44,659

Palermo, ME $44,407

Sebasco Estates, ME $45,719

Readfield, ME $44,647

Saint Albans, ME $44,292

South Bristol, ME $45,034

Squirrel Island, ME $45,183

Trevett, ME $45,215

Waldoboro, ME $44,472

Walpole, ME $44,962

Washington, ME $44,361

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $45,263

Southport, ME $45,364

Wiscasset, ME $45,135

Woolwich, ME $45,242

Ellsworth, ME $44,180

Addison, ME $44,126

Gouldsboro, ME $44,165

Bar Harbor, ME $44,249

Beals, ME $44,176

Bernard, ME $44,264

Birch Harbor, ME $44,208

Blue Hill, ME $44,227

Brooklin, ME $44,228

Brooksville, ME $44,227

Calais, ME $44,110

Cherryfield, ME $44,060

Columbia Falls, ME $44,057

Corea, ME $44,168

Cranberry Isles, ME $44,177

Cutler, ME $44,061

Deer Isle, ME $44,269

Dennysville, ME $44,019

East Blue Hill, ME $44,229

East Machias, ME $44,061

Eastport, ME $44,191

Franklin, ME $44,170

Frenchboro, ME $44,153

Grand Lake Stream, ME $43,992

Hancock, ME $44,236

Harborside, ME $44,219

Harrington, ME $44,156

Hulls Cove, ME $44,250

Isle Au Haut, ME $44,153

Islesford, ME $44,245

Jonesboro, ME $44,097

Jonesport, ME $44,137

Little Deer Isle, ME $44,263

Lubec, ME $44,082

Bass Harbor, ME $44,265

Machias, ME $44,105

Machiasport, ME $44,126

Meddybemps, ME $43,992

Milbridge, ME $44,173

Mount Desert, ME $44,216

Northeast Harbor, ME $44,245

Sullivan, ME $44,176

Pembroke, ME $44,060

Perry, ME $44,100

Princeton, ME $43,990

Prospect Harbor, ME $44,212

Robbinston, ME $44,051

Salsbury Cove, ME $44,255

Sargentville, ME $44,240

Seal Cove, ME $44,218

Seal Harbor, ME $44,232

Sedgwick, ME $44,235

Sorrento, ME $44,218

Southwest Harbor, ME $44,256

Steuben, ME $44,149

Stonington, ME $44,273

Sunset, ME $44,120

Surry, ME $44,227

Swans Island, ME $44,187

Wesley, ME $43,935

Whiting, ME $44,048

Winter Harbor, ME $44,174

Baileyville, ME $44,035

Houlton, ME $43,943

Ashland, ME $43,879

Benedicta, ME $43,782

Blaine, ME $43,932

Bridgewater, ME $43,828

Caribou, ME $44,022

Clayton Lake, ME $43,942

Crouseville, ME $43,971

Eagle Lake, ME $43,929

Easton, ME $43,978

Estcourt Station, ME $43,960

Fort Fairfield, ME $44,000

Fort Kent, ME $44,020

Fort Kent Mills, ME $43,982

Frenchville, ME $44,032

Grand Isle, ME $43,972

Island Falls, ME $43,787

Limestone, ME $43,988

Madawaska, ME $44,105

Mapleton, ME $43,918

Richmond, ME $45,074

South China, ME $44,452

South Gardiner, ME $44,971

Vienna, ME $44,384

Windsor, ME $44,427

Winthrop, ME $44,838

Bangor, ME $44,211

Abbot, ME $44,219

Aurora, ME $43,978

Bradford, ME $44,191

Bradley, ME $44,192

Brewer, ME $44,209

Brookton, ME $43,830

Brownville, ME $44,064

Brownville Junction, ME $44,336

Bucksport, ME $44,206

Burlington, ME $44,048

Greenbush, ME $44,149

Carmel, ME $44,212

Castine, ME $44,304

Charleston, ME $44,199

Danforth, ME $43,903

Dover Foxcroft, ME $44,224

Corinth, ME $44,207

Eddington, ME $44,197

Holden, ME $44,200

East Millinocket, ME $44,016

East Orland, ME $44,201

Etna, ME $44,222

Exeter, ME $44,215

Frankfort, ME $44,213

Greenville, ME $43,959

Greenville Junction, ME $44,103

Guilford, ME $44,207

Hampden, ME $44,212

Howland, ME $44,106

Hudson, ME $44,204

Kenduskeag, ME $44,208

Kingman, ME $43,857

Lagrange, ME $44,158

Lambert Lake, ME $43,908

Lee, ME $44,038

Levant, ME $44,211

Lincoln, ME $44,034

Mattawamkeag, ME $43,891

Medway, ME $43,902

Milford, ME $44,185

Millinocket, ME $43,836

Milo, ME $44,147

Monson, ME $44,214

Olamon, ME $44,162

Old Town, ME $44,192

Orono, ME $44,204

Orient, ME $43,860

Orland, ME $44,201

Orrington, ME $44,206

Passadumkeag, ME $44,136

Penobscot, ME $44,202

Rockwood, ME $44,026

Sangerville, ME $44,245

Sebec, ME $44,175

Shirley Mills, ME $44,187

Springfield, ME $43,922

Stetson, ME $44,218

Stillwater, ME $44,206

Topsfield, ME $43,867

Vanceboro, ME $43,905

Waite, ME $43,928

West Enfield, ME $44,126

Winn, ME $43,950

Winterport, ME $44,212

Wytopitlock, ME $43,795

Bath, ME $45,556

Alna, ME $44,830

Boothbay, ME $45,135

Boothbay Harbor, ME $45,237

Bristol, ME $44,862

Chamberlain, ME $44,938

Damariscotta, ME $44,834

East Boothbay, ME $45,167

Friendship, ME $44,574

Georgetown, ME $45,498

Isle Of Springs, ME $45,136

Bremen, ME $44,738

Newcastle, ME $44,852

New Harbor, ME $45,010

Nobleboro, ME $44,674

Edgecomb, ME $45,004

Pemaquid, ME $44,966

Phippsburg, ME $45,681

Cushing, ME $44,428

Round Pond, ME $44,854

Sandy Point, ME $44,210

Searsmont, ME $44,315

Searsport, ME $44,218

Shawmut, ME $44,505

Skowhegan, ME $44,408

Smithfield, ME $44,431

Solon, ME $44,408

Stockton Springs, ME $44,210

Stratton, ME $44,371

Strong, ME $44,409

Temple, ME $44,392

West Forks, ME $44,136

Thorndike, ME $44,256

Troy, ME $44,243

Unity, ME $44,298

Vassalboro, ME $44,434

West Farmington, ME $44,564

Berwick, ME $47,231

Cape Neddick, ME $47,591

Eliot, ME $48,221

Kittery, ME $48,361

Kittery Point, ME $47,997

North Berwick, ME $46,866

Ogunquit, ME $47,292

South Berwick, ME $47,706

York, ME $47,979

York Beach, ME $47,749

York Harbor, ME $47,991

Acton, ME $45,529

Alfred, ME $46,174

Bailey Island, ME $45,985

Bar Mills, ME $46,100

Biddeford, ME $46,115

Biddeford Pool, ME $46,116

Bowdoinham, ME $45,215

Bridgton, ME $45,137

Brownfield, ME $45,098

Brunswick, ME $45,749

Bustins Island, ME $46,072

Cape Porpoise, ME $46,322

Casco, ME $45,674

Center Lovell, ME $44,804

Chebeague Island, ME $46,173

Cliff Island, ME $46,273

Cornish, ME $45,617

Cumberland Center, ME $46,221

Denmark, ME $45,091

East Baldwin, ME $45,734

Lebanon, ME $46,495

East Parsonsfield, ME $45,377

Sebago, ME $45,617

East Waterboro, ME $45,965

Freeport, ME $45,988

Fryeburg, ME $44,865

Gorham, ME $46,180

Gray, ME $45,899

Harrison, ME $44,890

Hiram, ME $45,476

Hollis Center, ME $46,022

Kennebunk, ME $46,357

Kennebunkport, ME $46,181

Parsonsfield, ME $45,376

Limerick, ME $45,796

Limington, ME $45,784

Long Island, ME $46,352

Lovell, ME $44,740

Moody, ME $46,926

Naples, ME $45,485

Newfield, ME $45,721

North Bridgton, ME $45,161

North Waterboro, ME $45,884

Windham, ME $46,134

Ocean Park, ME $46,151

Old Orchard Beach, ME $46,182

Orrs Island, ME $45,946

Porter, ME $45,223

Pownal, ME $45,916

Scarborough, ME $46,338

Raymond, ME $45,819

Saco, ME $46,154

Sanford, ME $46,389

Sebago Lake, ME $45,784

Shapleigh, ME $45,959

South Casco, ME $45,845

South Freeport, ME $45,965

Harpswell, ME $45,937

South Windham, ME $46,220

Springvale, ME $46,119

Standish, ME $45,975

Steep Falls, ME $45,876

Topsham, ME $45,592

Waterboro, ME $46,050

Waterford, ME $44,841

Wells, ME $46,835

West Baldwin, ME $45,653

Westbrook, ME $46,350

Buxton, ME $46,103

West Kennebunk, ME $46,333

West Newfield, ME $45,497

Yarmouth, ME $46,178

North Yarmouth, ME $46,081

Mars Hill, ME $43,975

Monticello, ME $43,887

New Limerick, ME $43,915

New Sweden, ME $43,974

Oakfield, ME $43,870

Oxbow, ME $43,691

Patten, ME $43,719

Perham, ME $43,944

Portage, ME $43,921

Presque Isle, ME $44,033

Saint Agatha, ME $44,011

Saint David, ME $44,002

Saint Francis, ME $43,943

Sheridan, ME $43,891

Sherman, ME $43,826

Stacyville, ME $43,771

Sinclair, ME $43,929

Smyrna Mills, ME $43,798

Wallagrass, ME $43,978

Stockholm, ME $43,936

Van Buren, ME $43,990

Washburn, ME $43,973

Westfield, ME $43,912

Rockland, ME $44,404

Camden, ME $44,399

Glen Cove, ME $44,385

Hope, ME $44,383

Islesboro, ME $44,269

Lincolnville, ME $44,305

Lincolnville Center, ME $44,307

Matinicus, ME $44,232

Monhegan, ME $44,704

North Haven, ME $44,262

Owls Head, ME $44,322

Port Clyde, ME $44,571

Rockport, ME $44,389

South Thomaston, ME $44,323

Spruce Head, ME $44,349

Tenants Harbor, ME $44,478

Thomaston, ME $44,355

Union, ME $44,380

Vinalhaven, ME $44,262

Warren, ME $44,334

West Rockport, ME $44,394

Waterville, ME $44,492

Albion, ME $44,421

Anson, ME $44,452

Athens, ME $44,328

Belfast, ME $44,306

Belgrade, ME $44,407

Belgrade Lakes, ME $44,362

Bingham, ME $44,324

Brooks, ME $44,233

Burnham, ME $44,277

Cambridge, ME $44,267

Canaan, ME $44,340

Caratunk, ME $44,240

China Village, ME $44,542

Clinton, ME $44,355

Corinna, ME $44,233

Detroit, ME $44,248

Dexter, ME $44,291

Dixmont, ME $44,227

East Newport, ME $44,231

East Vassalboro, ME $44,461

Eustis, ME $44,192

Fairfield, ME $44,430

Farmington, ME $44,466

Garland, ME $44,210

Farmington Falls, ME $44,538

Medical Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 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, Medical Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Medical Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Medical Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$54,000	$26.0	20%

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

Understanding how a 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.

$40,852

Average $45,000/year

$49,495

$3,404

Average $3,750/month

$4,125

$786

Average $865/week

$952

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,495	$4,125	$952	$24
Average	$45,000	$3,750	$865	$22
25th Percentile	$40,852	$3,404	$786	$20

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