Medical Assistants Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $44,820 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.55
10th percentile $37,590
90th percentile $48,910
Employed locally 170
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,590
    25th
    $39,870
    50th (median)
    $44,820
    75th
    $46,830
    90th
    $48,910

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Assistants salary is 37% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $50,300
    District of Columbia $49,740
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $49,710
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,190
    California $48,050

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39,220
    Nursing Assistants$39,110
    Dental Assistants$47,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,580
    Phlebotomists$36,850
    Physical Therapist Assistants$57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Ames, IA is $21.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.20 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Ames, IA is 1.4% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,590 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,870.