Medical Assistants Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $47,360 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.77
10th percentile $38,210
90th percentile $56,440
Employed locally 460
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,210
    25th
    $43,530
    50th (median)
    $47,360
    75th
    $49,560
    90th
    $56,440

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Assistants salary is 44% 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
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $49,990
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $49,720
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $48,430
    Madison, WI $48,150
    Sheboygan, WI $48,000

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,420
    Nursing Assistants $39,900
    Dental Assistants $48,050
    Phlebotomists $46,660
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,360
    Massage Therapists $58,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Appleton, WI is $22.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.27 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Appleton, WI is 7.1% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,210 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,530.