Medical Assistants Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $39,910 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.19
10th percentile $36,740
90th percentile $46,890
Employed locally 1,380
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,740
    25th
    $38,420
    50th (median)
    $39,910
    75th
    $44,930
    90th
    $46,890

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Assistants salary is 42% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Anchorage, AK $52,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $48,470
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $47,780
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $45,980

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,150
    Nursing Assistants $38,740
    Dental Assistants $49,870
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,980
    Phlebotomists $39,410
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Asheville, NC is $19.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.75 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Asheville, NC is 9.7% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,740 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,420.