Medical Assistants Salary in Battle Creek, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Battle Creek, MI

Median annual salary $38,830 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.67
10th percentile $37,180
90th percentile $47,070
Employed locally 370
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,180
    25th
    $38,390
    50th (median)
    $38,830
    75th
    $45,670
    90th
    $47,070

    Battle Creek economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,385 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Assistants salary is 36% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    Minnesota $49,380
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $48,430
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,360
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,130

    Related occupations in Battle Creek, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,290
    Nursing Assistants$38,900
    Dental Assistants$50,500
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,850
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$30,720
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Battle Creek?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Battle Creek, MI is $18.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.95 or more per hour.

    Is Battle Creek above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Battle Creek, MI is 12.1% 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 Battle Creek?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,180 per year in Battle Creek, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,390.