Occupation salary

Medical Assistant Salary

Medical Assistant careers, salary ranges across the United States, education requirements, and growth outlook.

National p10

$36,050

Entry-level baseline

National median

$45,690

Mid-level baseline

National p90

$59,310

Top 10% baseline

Top cities for Medical Assistant

Cost-of-living adjusted estimates from our latest BLS OEWS & Job Bank baselines.

CityCOLp10Medianp90
New York, NY187$37,390$48,370$59,910
Los Angeles, CA176$39,160$47,760$73,940
Chicago, IL107$36,600$47,270$57,360
Houston, TX96$30,910$42,110$49,360
Phoenix, AZ104$38,610$46,830$55,100
Philadelphia, PA101$38,300$45,890$53,400
San Antonio, TX90$35,950$39,180$46,870
San Diego, CA160$43,340$49,420$66,340
Dallas, TX103$35,570$43,100$55,620
San Jose, CA202$49,370$61,940$79,620
Austin, TX119$37,210$45,820$54,820
Jacksonville, FL93$37,230$42,600$47,950