Medical Assistants Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $36,350 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $44,670
Employed locally 430
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $33,920
    50th (median)
    $36,350
    75th
    $40,930
    90th
    $44,670

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Assistants salary is 33% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $48,000
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,330
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $45,040
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,960
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $40,590
    Logan, UT-ID $40,280

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $22,610
    Nursing Assistants $33,110
    Dental Assistants $37,120
    Phlebotomists $35,310
    Pharmacy Aides $27,860
    Physical Therapist Assistants $72,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Albany, GA is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.32 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Albany, GA is 17.8% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,920.