Entry-level clinical support. Front line of primary care offices.
Pay scales steeply with tenure for Medical Assistants. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th 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 |
Top 10 states by median Medical Assistant salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 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% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 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% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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