Medical Assistants Salary by State
The national median pay for medical assistants is $45,690 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,360 in Mississippi to $59,290 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,050
- 25th percentile
- $38,470
- Median
- $45,690
- 75th percentile
- $49,180
- Top 10%
- $59,310
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 817,870 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $59,290 | +30% | $46,540 | $74,200 | 19,500 |
| 2 | Alaska | $52,560 | +15% | $46,060 | $65,040 | 2,140 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $51,050 | +12% | $39,620 | $76,900 | 2,260 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $50,480 | +10% | $40,110 | $60,100 | 10,580 |
| 5 | Oregon | $50,410 | +10% | $43,760 | $62,160 | 11,840 |
| 6 | California | $49,660 | +9% | $39,290 | $77,300 | 117,060 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $49,460 | +8% | $43,280 | $61,870 | 14,880 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $48,680 | +7% | $39,480 | $57,990 | 13,810 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $48,410 | +6% | $38,580 | $60,030 | 3,890 |
| 10 | Colorado | $48,400 | +6% | $39,130 | $59,760 | 13,160 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $48,020 | +5% | $39,640 | $60,100 | 3,000 |
| 12 | New York | $48,000 | +5% | $37,280 | $59,480 | 40,710 |
| 13 | Maine | $47,580 | +4% | $40,220 | $59,220 | 4,480 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $47,430 | +4% | $38,480 | $59,530 | 10,250 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $47,370 | +4% | $37,940 | $59,450 | 2,380 |
| 16 | Vermont | $47,250 | +3% | $40,570 | $58,420 | 1,140 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $47,210 | +3% | $37,010 | $58,070 | 20,330 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $47,190 | +3% | $39,280 | $56,840 | 3,210 |
| 19 | Montana | $46,820 | +2% | $38,670 | $56,770 | 2,460 |
| 20 | Maryland | $46,410 | +2% | $36,930 | $57,250 | 16,390 |
| 21 | Illinois | $46,090 | +1% | $36,400 | $56,590 | 20,260 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $45,980 | +1% | $37,650 | $58,230 | 600 |
| 23 | Arizona | $45,940 | +1% | $38,100 | $51,310 | 21,460 |
| 24 | Iowa | $45,480 | 0% | $36,730 | $54,960 | 5,990 |
| 25 | Utah | $45,360 | −1% | $35,890 | $56,260 | 9,990 |
| 26 | Nevada | $45,200 | −1% | $37,400 | $55,120 | 7,760 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $45,140 | −1% | $36,010 | $50,850 | 23,650 |
| 28 | Indiana | $45,110 | −1% | $37,060 | $50,480 | 19,630 |
| 29 | Virginia | $44,740 | −2% | $37,090 | $52,000 | 16,650 |
| 30 | Idaho | $44,700 | −2% | $35,500 | $56,740 | 5,250 |
| 31 | Delaware | $44,490 | −3% | $36,540 | $57,280 | 2,880 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $43,920 | −4% | $36,810 | $48,500 | 23,050 |
| 33 | Florida | $43,680 | −4% | $35,880 | $49,040 | 66,110 |
| 34 | Ohio | $42,810 | −6% | $36,050 | $48,560 | 28,950 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $41,870 | −8% | $35,980 | $48,960 | 1,340 |
| 36 | Georgia | $41,600 | −9% | $34,270 | $51,430 | 28,780 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $41,160 | −10% | $34,730 | $49,110 | 12,110 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $40,920 | −10% | $31,200 | $51,840 | 1,040 |
| 39 | Missouri | $40,440 | −11% | $35,810 | $48,360 | 13,050 |
| 40 | Michigan | $39,870 | −13% | $35,000 | $48,330 | 27,810 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $39,570 | −13% | $34,840 | $48,540 | 19,180 |
| 42 | Texas | $39,520 | −14% | $31,200 | $49,260 | 75,340 |
| 43 | Kansas | $39,510 | −14% | $35,140 | $48,300 | 5,510 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $39,270 | −14% | $32,950 | $47,940 | 13,440 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $39,230 | −14% | $34,600 | $47,850 | 5,400 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $38,750 | −15% | $31,880 | $47,640 | 10,510 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $37,760 | −17% | $30,840 | $46,060 | 5,150 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $37,180 | −19% | $30,890 | $45,350 | 4,540 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $36,320 | −21% | $28,970 | $44,460 | 12,310 |
| 50 | Alabama | $36,100 | −21% | $29,630 | $45,040 | 13,300 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $35,360 | −23% | $29,210 | $45,070 | 3,340 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Medical Assistants salary questions
Which state pays medical assistants the most?
Washington, with a median of $59,290 a year (+30% vs. the national median of $45,690). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays medical assistants the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $35,360 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most medical assistants work?
California has the most jobs, about 117,060, with a median of $49,660.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.