Medical Assistants Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $38,540 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.53
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $46,420
Employed locally 1,360
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $37,080
    50th (median)
    $38,540
    75th
    $44,580
    90th
    $46,420

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Assistants salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $44,720
    Columbus, OH $43,830
    Sandusky, OH $43,600
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,480
    Ohio $40,430
    Lima, OH $40,350

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,020
    Nursing Assistants$38,160
    Dental Assistants$46,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,820
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,600
    Massage Therapists$47,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Akron, OH is $18.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.91 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Akron, OH is 12.8% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Akron?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,080.