Medical Assistants Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $44,960 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.62
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $54,830
Employed locally 2,050
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $37,370
    50th (median)
    $44,960
    75th
    $49,210
    90th
    $54,830

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Assistants salary is 36% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $44,150
    Glens Falls, NY $43,640

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,600
    Nursing Assistants $38,940
    Dental Assistants $46,240
    Phlebotomists $45,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,980
    Medical Equipment Preparers $45,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Buffalo, NY is $21.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.81 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Buffalo, NY is 1.7% above 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,370.