Medical Assistants Salary in New York
Medical Assistants in New York earn a median of $48,000 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,710
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,280; the top 10% earn over $59,480. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
States ranked near New York
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Medical Assistants pay in New York
How much do medical assistants make in New York?
The median is $48,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,280 and the top 10% earn over $59,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.