Medical Assistants Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $45,300 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.78
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $54,340
Employed locally 500
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $39,060
    50th (median)
    $45,300
    75th
    $46,560
    90th
    $54,340

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Medical Assistants salary is 41% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $50,300
    District of Columbia $49,740
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $49,710
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,190
    California $48,050

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,440
    Nursing Assistants $39,260
    Dental Assistants $48,090
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,230
    Phlebotomists $39,210
    Pharmacy Aides $32,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Cedar Rapids, IA is $21.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.02 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 2.5% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,060.