The 50 Best Paying Cities for Medical Assistants in 2024
These U.S. Cities Offer Medical Assistants the Highest Salaries Based on Cost of Living
As a Medical Assistant, you play a key role in the healthcare industry—fulfilling the vital job of organizing, tracking, and scheduling tasks in order for nurses and physicians to perform their jobs to the best of their abilities (and with lesser distractions).
Medical Assisting is also a great career choice for anyone looking for job security within the healthcare industry. Not only is it in high demand, but the average pay for a Medical Assistant is substantial when compared to the requisite time and educational requirements to become one.
How Much Do Medical Assistants Make?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Assistants earn an average salary of $38,190 ( or an average hourly wage of $18,36).
The average wage for a Medical Assistant can vary depending on the industry in which they decide to practice or whether certification is earned.
For example, MAs working in outpatient care centers make an average salary* of $44,680. In contrast, those working for agencies and insurance brokerages can earn an average salary* of $52,970.
Medical Assistant pay can also vary by geography. For instance, here are the top 5 states where Medical Assistants get paid the most:
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Washington
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Average Hourly Wage: $22.75
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Average Annual Salary: $47,320
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District of Columbia:
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Average Hourly Wage: $22.45
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Average Annual Salary: $46,690
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Alaska:
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Average Hourly Wage: $22.30
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Average Annual Salary: $46,390
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California:
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Average Hourly Wage: $21.53
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Average Annual Salary: $44,780
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Massachusetts:
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Average Hourly Wage: $21.25
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Average Annual Salary: $44,200
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| State | Average Annual Salary |
| Alabama | $27,730 |
| Alaska | $46,918 |
| Arizona | $35,359 |
| Arkansas | $29,839 |
| California | $40,210 |
| Colorado | $36,240 |
| Connecticut | $37,024 |
| Delaware | $33,136 |
| Florida | $30,960 |
| Georgia | $31,004 |
| Hawaii | $38,808 |
| Idaho | $34,346 |
| Illinois | $36,360 |
| Indiana | $33,203 |
| Iowa | $35,614 |
| Kansas | $31,891 |
| Kentucky | $31,411 |
| Louisiana | $28,417 |
| Maine | $33,983 |
| Maryland | $34,644 |
| Massachusetts | $39,735 |
| Michigan | $33,979 |
| Minnesota | $38,059 |
| Mississippi | $30,151 |
| Missouri | $32,633 |
| Montana | $34,360 |
| Nebraska | $33,490 |
| Nevada | $33,779 |
| New Hampshire | $36,601 |
| New Jersey | $34,881 |
| New Mexico | $33,662 |
| New York | $36,678 |
| North Carolina | $32,548 |
| North Dakota | $35,204 |
| Ohio | $32,021 |
| Oklahoma | $29,732 |
| Oregon | $42,184 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,310 |
| Rhode Island | $37,330 |
| South Carolina | $30,226 |
| South Dakota | $32,506 |
| Tennessee | $31,550 |
| Texas | $31,744 |
| Utah | $34,164 |
| Vermont | $36,062 |
| Virginia | $32,184 |
| Washington | $45,025 |
| West Virginia | $26,886 |
| Wisconsin | $36,240 |
| Wyoming | $34,152 |
