Medical Assistants Salary in Massachusetts
Medical Assistants in Massachusetts earn a median of $49,460 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,880
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,280; the top 10% earn over $61,870. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
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Medical Assistants pay in Massachusetts
How much do medical assistants make in Massachusetts?
The median is $49,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,280 and the top 10% earn over $61,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.