Medical Assistants Salary in Chambersburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chambersburg, PA

Median annual salary $42,490 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.43
10th percentile $35,750
90th percentile $49,980
Employed locally 280
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,750
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $42,490
    75th
    $44,200
    90th
    $49,980

    Chambersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Medical Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Napa, CA $58,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $48,140
    Grants Pass, OR $47,120
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,830
    Reading, PA $44,710

    Related occupations in Chambersburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,260
    Nursing Assistants $43,600
    Dental Assistants $45,090
    Physical Therapist Assistants $65,280
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $32,280
    Medical Equipment Preparers $43,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Chambersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Chambersburg, PA is $20.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.44 or more per hour.

    Is Chambersburg above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Chambersburg, PA is 3.9% 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 Chambersburg?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,750 per year in Chambersburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.