Medical Assistants Salary in Michigan
Medical Assistants in Michigan earn a median of $39,870 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,810
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,000; the top 10% earn over $48,330. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
States ranked near Michigan
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Medical Assistants pay in Michigan
How much do medical assistants make in Michigan?
The median is $39,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,000 and the top 10% earn over $48,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.