Medical Assistants Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $35,830 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.23
10th percentile $29,320
90th percentile $42,520
Employed locally 740
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,320
    25th
    $31,490
    50th (median)
    $35,830
    75th
    $38,230
    90th
    $42,520

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Assistants salary is 38% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,760
    Winchester, VA-WV $40,730
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $39,580
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $37,280
    Wheeling, WV-OH $37,240
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $36,770

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,310
    Nursing Assistants $34,880
    Phlebotomists $39,660
    Dental Assistants $37,810
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,400
    Medical Equipment Preparers $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Charleston, WV is $17.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.71 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Charleston, WV is 18.9% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,320 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,490.