Medical Assistants Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $38,670 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.59
10th percentile $30,510
90th percentile $47,780
Employed locally 940
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,510
    25th
    $34,000
    50th (median)
    $38,670
    75th
    $44,880
    90th
    $47,780

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Assistants salary is 39% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $48,000
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,330
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $45,040
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,960
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $40,590
    Logan, UT-ID $40,280

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,510
    Nursing Assistants $35,380
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,460
    Dental Assistants $38,170
    Massage Therapists $65,150
    Phlebotomists $37,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Athens, GA is $18.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.60 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Athens, GA is 12.5% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,510 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,000.