Medical Assistants Salary in North Carolina
Medical Assistants in North Carolina earn a median of $45,140 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,650
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,010; the top 10% earn over $50,850. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Pharmacy Technicians$44,530 median in North Carolina
Medical Assistants pay in North Carolina
How much do medical assistants make in North Carolina?
The median is $45,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,010 and the top 10% earn over $50,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.