Medical Assistants salary in United States
The median medical assistants salary is $45,690 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Medical Assistants salary by region
Pay trend
Up 6.4% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Medical Assistants salary FAQs
What is the average Medical Assistants salary in United States?
The median Medical Assistants salary in United States is $45,690 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of medical assistantss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Medical Assistants earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $36,050 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $59,310 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $45,690.
Do Medical Assistants salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Washington is among the highest at $59,290, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Medical Assistants salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.