Medical Assistant salary in Washington
The median annual wage for medical assistants in Washington is $59,290, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $45,690. Washington ranks 1 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$59,290
25th percentile
$49,310
75th percentile
$63,590
90th percentile
$74,200
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Washington | 19,500 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Washington | $58,590 |
| National median | $45,690 |
| National employment | 817,870 |
Metro areas in Washington
- Seattle, WA: median $61,500
States with similar pay for medical assistants
- Alaska: median $52,560
- District of Columbia: median $51,050
- Minnesota: median $50,480
- Oregon: median $50,410
- California: median $49,660
- Massachusetts: median $49,460
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 —.