Medical Assistants Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,140 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.22
10th percentile $36,710
90th percentile $48,750
Employed locally 520
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,710
    25th
    $38,180
    50th (median)
    $44,140
    75th
    $46,140
    90th
    $48,750

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,520
    Nursing Assistants$41,210
    Dental Assistants$48,480
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53,910
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,840
    Physical Therapist Aides$40,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Arizona is $21.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.12 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Arizona is 0.1% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,710 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,180.