Medical Assistants Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $46,760 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $58,130
Employed locally 260
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $43,980
    50th (median)
    $46,760
    75th
    $50,090
    90th
    $58,130

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $49,710
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,150
    Barnstable Town, MA $49,060
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $48,780

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38,530
    Nursing Assistants$43,630
    Dental Assistants$50,280
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50,300
    Physical Therapist Assistants$74,240
    Phlebotomists$49,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Amherst Town, MA is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.79 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Amherst Town, MA is 5.8% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,980.