Medical Assistant salary in District of Columbia
The median annual wage for medical assistants in District of Columbia is $51,050, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $45,690. District of Columbia ranks 3 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$51,050
25th percentile
$47,740
75th percentile
$59,850
90th percentile
$76,900
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in District of Columbia | 2,260 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in District of Columbia | $54,890 |
| National median | $45,690 |
| National employment | 817,870 |
Metro areas in District of Columbia
- Washington, DC: median $46,640
States with similar pay for medical assistants
- Minnesota: median $50,480
- Oregon: median $50,410
- California: median $49,660
- Alaska: median $52,560
- Massachusetts: median $49,460
- Wisconsin: median $48,680
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Medical Assistants" (31-9092), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.