Medical Assistants Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $37,980 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.26
10th percentile $33,830
90th percentile $46,350
Employed locally 690
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,830
    25th
    $35,760
    50th (median)
    $37,980
    75th
    $43,970
    90th
    $46,350

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Assistants salary is 42% 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
    Cleveland, OH $44,720
    Columbus, OH $43,830
    Sandusky, OH $43,600
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,480
    Ohio $40,430
    Lima, OH $40,350

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,480
    Nursing Assistants $37,230
    Dental Assistants $44,270
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,830
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,350
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Canton?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Canton, OH is $18.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.90 or more per hour.

    Is Canton above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Canton, OH is 14.1% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,830 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,760.