Medical Assistants Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $37,690 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $32,140
90th percentile $43,230
Employed locally 300
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,140
    25th
    $36,140
    50th (median)
    $37,690
    75th
    $41,820
    90th
    $43,230

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Assistants salary is 38% 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
    Napa, CA $58,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $48,140
    Grants Pass, OR $47,120
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,830
    Reading, PA $44,710

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,940
    Nursing Assistants$39,140
    Dental Assistants$44,670
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,460
    Phlebotomists$34,220
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$42,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Altoona, PA is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.81 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Altoona, PA is 14.7% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,140 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,140.