Medical Assistants Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $39,160 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.83
10th percentile $36,310
90th percentile $44,960
Employed locally 520
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,310
    25th
    $36,890
    50th (median)
    $39,160
    75th
    $43,890
    90th
    $44,960

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 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
    Washington $55,120
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    Minnesota $49,380
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,600

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,480
    Nursing Assistants$36,670
    Dental Assistants$47,650
    Psychiatric Aides$39,100
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,570
    Massage Therapists$40,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Bloomington, IN is $18.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.76 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Bloomington, IN is 11.4% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,310 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,890.