Medical Assistants Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $37,320 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.94
10th percentile $30,830
90th percentile $46,650
Employed locally 1,570
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,830
    25th
    $34,340
    50th (median)
    $37,320
    75th
    $39,560
    90th
    $46,650

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 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
    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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,240
    Nursing Assistants $34,660
    Dental Assistants $39,230
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,570
    Phlebotomists $36,760
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Augusta, GA-SC is $17.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.28 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 15.6% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,830 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,340.