Medical Assistants Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $45,660 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $38,040
90th percentile $49,100
Employed locally 720
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,040
    25th
    $40,300
    50th (median)
    $45,660
    75th
    $47,370
    90th
    $49,100

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Medical Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $47,780
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,830
    Vineland, NJ $44,940
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $44,150

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,760
    Nursing Assistants $39,480
    Dental Assistants $46,300
    Phlebotomists $47,170
    Massage Therapists $62,130
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $49,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Atlantic City, NJ is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.70 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 3.3% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,040 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,300.