Medical Assistants Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,480 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.94
10th percentile $37,500
90th percentile $53,220
Employed locally 440
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,500
    25th
    $38,790
    50th (median)
    $41,480
    75th
    $46,110
    90th
    $53,220

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,060
    Nursing Assistants $41,260
    Psychiatric Aides $61,420
    Dental Assistants $45,240
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,560
    Orderlies $37,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Capital/Northern New York is $19.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.33 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Capital/Northern New York is 6.2% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,500 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,790.