Medical Assistants Salary in Albany, OR

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

Median annual salary $48,880 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $39,280
90th percentile $61,740
Employed locally 190
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,280
    25th
    $45,870
    50th (median)
    $48,880
    75th
    $57,240
    90th
    $61,740

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,396 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
    Anchorage, AK $52,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Bend, OR $49,990
    Oregon $49,900
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $49,470
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,370

    Related occupations in Albany, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $43,890
    Nursing Assistants $47,070
    Dental Assistants $54,810
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,280
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $51,560
    Massage Therapists $92,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Albany, OR is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.86 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Albany, OR is 10.6% above 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 $39,280 per year in Albany, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,870.