Medical Assistants Salary in Virginia
Medical Assistants in Virginia earn a median of $44,740 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,740
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,650
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,090; the top 10% earn over $52,000. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
States ranked near Virginia
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Medical Assistants pay in Virginia
How much do medical assistants make in Virginia?
The median is $44,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,090 and the top 10% earn over $52,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.