Medical Assistants Salary in Pennsylvania
Medical Assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median of $43,920 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,050
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,810; the top 10% earn over $48,500. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
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Medical Assistants pay in Pennsylvania
How much do medical assistants make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $43,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,810 and the top 10% earn over $48,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.