Medical Assistants Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $38,400 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.46
10th percentile $31,740
90th percentile $43,630
Employed locally 210
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,740
    25th
    $36,430
    50th (median)
    $38,400
    75th
    $40,610
    90th
    $43,630

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Medical Assistants salary is 41% 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
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Corvallis, OR $47,510
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,200
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,170

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,650
    Nursing Assistants $37,150
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,120
    Dental Assistants $44,390
    Physical Therapist Assistants $71,010
    Phlebotomists $42,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Blacksburg, VA is $18.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.65 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Blacksburg, VA is 13.1% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,740 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,430.