Medical Assistants Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $34,430 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.55
10th percentile $28,520
90th percentile $37,560
Employed locally 330
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,520
    25th
    $30,660
    50th (median)
    $34,430
    75th
    $35,970
    90th
    $37,560

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Medical Assistants salary is 34% 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
    Winchester, VA-WV $40,730
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $39,580
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $37,280
    Wheeling, WV-OH $37,240
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $36,770

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,170
    Nursing Assistants $35,510
    Dental Assistants $37,460
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $37,640
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,050
    Phlebotomists $34,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Beckley, WV is $16.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.80 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Beckley, WV is 22.1% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,520 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,660.