Medical Assistants Salary in New Jersey
Medical Assistants in New Jersey earn a median of $47,210 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,330
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,010; the top 10% earn over $58,070. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
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Medical Assistants pay in New Jersey
How much do medical assistants make in New Jersey?
The median is $47,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,010 and the top 10% earn over $58,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.