Medical Assistants Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $39,750 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.11
10th percentile $37,810
90th percentile $48,440
Employed locally 1,680
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,810
    25th
    $39,210
    50th (median)
    $39,750
    75th
    $46,690
    90th
    $48,440

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 46% Median Medical Assistants salary is 54% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    Minnesota $49,380
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $48,430
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,360
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,130

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,380
    Nursing Assistants$39,830
    Dental Assistants$50,340
    Medical Equipment Preparers$46,430
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44,360
    Physical Therapist Assistants$58,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Ann Arbor, MI is $19.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.97 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 10.1% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,810 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,210.