Healthcare National Data · 2026 +5.0% YoY proj.

Medical Assistant Salary in 2026

Entry-level clinical support. Front line of primary care offices.

$48,500
National median annual salary for Medical Assistants in the United States, projected Q1 2026.
Range: $39,700 (P25) → $59,500 (P75) → $71,700 (P90).
Pay distribution · 2026
P25
$39,700
MEDIAN
$48,500
P75
$59,500
P90
$71,700
Experience Tier

Medical Assistant Salary by Experience Level

Pay scales steeply with tenure for Medical Assistants. National figures, before regional adjustments.

ExperienceMedian 202625th Percentile75th Percentile
Entry Level (0–1 yr)$33,900$27,700$41,600
Junior (2–4 yrs)$42,100$34,500$51,700
Mid-Level (5–9 yrs)$48,500$39,700$59,500
Senior (10–14 yrs)$58,200$47,600$71,400
Veteran (15+ yrs)$65,900$53,900$80,900
Geography

Highest-Paying States for Medical Assistants

Top 10 states by median Medical Assistant salary in 2026.

StateMedian25th %75th %vs Nat'l
Washington DC $67,900 $51,600 $88,300 +40%
California $65,500 $49,800 $85,100 +35%
New York $64,500 $49,000 $83,900 +33%
Massachusetts $63,100 $47,900 $82,000 +30%
New Jersey $61,100 $46,500 $79,500 +26%
Connecticut $58,700 $44,600 $76,300 +21%
Maryland $58,200 $44,200 $75,700 +20%
Washington $58,200 $44,200 $75,700 +20%
Colorado $56,800 $43,100 $73,800 +17%
Hawaii $55,300 $42,000 $71,900 +14%

Lowest-Paying States for Medical Assistants

StateMedian25th %75th %vs Nat'l
Kentucky $41,200 $31,300 $53,600 -15%
North Dakota $40,700 $31,000 $53,000 -16%
Oklahoma $40,700 $31,000 $53,000 -16%
Wyoming $40,700 $31,000 $53,000 -16%
Alabama $40,300 $30,600 $52,300 -17%
Louisiana $40,300 $30,600 $52,300 -17%
Arkansas $38,800 $29,500 $50,500 -20%
South Dakota $38,800 $29,500 $50,500 -20%
Mississippi $37,800 $28,800 $49,200 -22%
West Virginia $37,800 $28,800 $49,200 -22%
Major US Metros

Highest-Paying Cities for Medical Assistants

Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.

Complete Coverage

Medical Assistant Salary in All 50 States

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