Medical Assistants Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $39,550 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.01
10th percentile $35,710
90th percentile $50,830
Employed locally 320
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,710
    25th
    $37,170
    50th (median)
    $39,550
    75th
    $44,470
    90th
    $50,830

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Assistants salary is 38% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    Albany, OR $48,880
    Ithaca, NY $48,860
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,890
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,960
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $44,150

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,050
    Nursing Assistants$39,170
    Dental Assistants$42,450
    Phlebotomists$40,410
    Medical Equipment Preparers$41,660
    Orderlies$38,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Binghamton?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Binghamton, NY is $19.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.39 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Binghamton, NY is 10.5% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,710 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,170.