Medical Assistant Salary in the United States

Median Salary

$45,690/yr

Typical Range

$38k – $49k

Employed Nationally

817,870

Pay Distribution

Pay Distribution Data for Medical Assistants nationally.

$36k10th$38k25th$46kMedian$49k75th$59k90th

= Market Median ($45,690)Shaded = Middle 50%Per YearPer Hour

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National Market Trends

Medical Assistant National Median Salary

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Medical Assistant National Employment (Jobs)

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