Medical Assistants Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $45,070 +2% vs national
Median hourly $21.67
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $54,790
Employed locally 7,140
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $39,700
    50th (median)
    $45,070
    75th
    $47,280
    90th
    $54,790

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 46% Median Medical Assistants salary is 54% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,830
    Lexington Park, MD $42,020
    Salisbury, MD $41,030
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $39,580

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,700
    Nursing Assistants$39,760
    Dental Assistants$48,280
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$38,210
    Phlebotomists$45,540
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Baltimore?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Baltimore, MD is $21.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.38 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Baltimore, MD is 2% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,700.