Medical Assistants Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $37,940 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $31,220
90th percentile $44,400
Employed locally 650
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,220
    25th
    $36,080
    50th (median)
    $37,940
    75th
    $40,110
    90th
    $44,400

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Assistants salary is 39% 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
    Sandusky, OH $43,600
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,480
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $40,780
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $39,820
    Kentucky $38,750
    Rocky Mount, NC $38,710

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,610
    Nursing Assistants $37,360
    Dental Assistants $45,970
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,700
    Phlebotomists $36,980
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $31,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Bowling Green, KY is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.41 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Bowling Green, KY is 14.2% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,220 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,080.