BLS SOC 31-9092 · Healthcare
Medical Assistant Salary
Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks in healthcare settings to support physicians and other health professionals. They are critical to the smooth operation of medical offices.
Data: BLS OEWS · 2026
National Median
$38,300
annual
25th Percentile
$29,491
annual
75th Percentile
$49,024
annual
90th Percentile
$61,280
annual
National Salary Distribution
P25: $29,491Median: $38,300P75: $49,024P90: $61,280
1
Top Paying Cities for Medical Assistant
Ranked by median annual salary
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $53,000 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $51,000 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $50,000 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $47,000 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $46,000 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $45,000 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | $44,000 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $42,000 |
| 9 | Portland, OR | $42,000 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $41,000 |
2
Best After Cost of Living
Salary adjusted for cost of living (US avg = $100k)
| # | City | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus, OH | $37,363 |
| 2 | Raleigh, NC | $36,893 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh, PA | $36,667 |
| 4 | Detroit, MI | $35,955 |
| 5 | Phoenix, AZ | $35,922 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $35,714 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $35,556 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $35,514 |
| 9 | Houston, TX | $35,514 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $35,185 |
3
Medical Assistant Salary — All Cities
All 30 metro areas, sorted by median salary
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $40,810 | $53,000 | $67,840 | $84,800 | 130,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $39,270 | $51,000 | $65,280 | $81,600 | 145,000 |
| New York, NY | $38,500 | $50,000 | $64,000 | $80,000 | 170,000 |
| Boston, MA | $36,190 | $47,000 | $60,160 | $75,200 | 105,000 |
| Washington, DC | $35,420 | $46,000 | $58,880 | $73,600 | 112,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $34,650 | $45,000 | $57,600 | $72,000 | 120,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $33,880 | $44,000 | $56,320 | $70,400 | 60,000 |
| Austin, TX | $32,340 | $42,000 | $53,760 | $67,200 | 95,000 |
| Portland, OR | $32,340 | $42,000 | $53,760 | $67,200 | 50,000 |
| Denver, CO | $31,570 | $41,000 | $52,480 | $65,600 | 70,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $30,800 | $40,000 | $51,200 | $64,000 | 87,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $29,260 | $38,000 | $48,640 | $60,800 | 87,500 |
| Atlanta, GA | $29,260 | $38,000 | $48,640 | $60,800 | 75,000 |
| Houston, TX | $29,260 | $38,000 | $48,640 | $60,800 | 70,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $29,260 | $38,000 | $48,640 | $60,800 | 55,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | $29,260 | $38,000 | $48,640 | $60,800 | 55,000 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $28,490 | $37,000 | $47,360 | $59,200 | 62,500 |
| Miami, FL | $27,720 | $36,000 | $46,080 | $57,600 | 55,000 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $27,720 | $36,000 | $46,080 | $57,600 | 45,000 |
| Nashville, TN | $26,950 | $35,000 | $44,800 | $56,000 | 45,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $26,950 | $35,000 | $44,800 | $56,000 | 50,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $26,950 | $35,000 | $44,800 | $56,000 | 35,000 |
| Columbus, OH | $26,180 | $34,000 | $43,520 | $54,400 | 40,000 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $25,410 | $33,000 | $42,240 | $52,800 | 35,000 |
| Detroit, MI | $24,640 | $32,000 | $40,960 | $51,200 | 37,500 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $24,640 | $32,000 | $40,960 | $51,200 | 37,500 |
| Louisville, KY | $23,100 | $30,000 | $38,400 | $48,000 | 25,000 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $22,330 | $29,000 | $37,120 | $46,400 | 22,500 |
| Memphis, TN | $21,560 | $28,000 | $35,840 | $44,800 | 20,000 |
| El Paso, TX | $20,020 | $26,000 | $33,280 | $41,600 | 15,000 |
Top Skills for Medical Assistant
Vital SignsMedical TerminologyEHR SoftwarePhlebotomyPatient Scheduling