Medical Assistants Salary in District of Columbia
Medical Assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $51,050 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,260
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,620; the top 10% earn over $76,900. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,740 median in District of Columbia
- Dental Assistants$60,580 median in District of Columbia
- Registered Nurses$102,540 median in District of Columbia
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$55,920 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Medical Records Specialists$72,040 median in District of Columbia
- Pharmacy Technicians$47,410 median in District of Columbia
Medical Assistants pay in District of Columbia
How much do medical assistants make in District of Columbia?
The median is $51,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,620 and the top 10% earn over $76,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.