Medical Assistants Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $39,660 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.07
10th percentile $34,620
90th percentile $47,570
Employed locally 340
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,620
    25th
    $37,240
    50th (median)
    $39,660
    75th
    $44,760
    90th
    $47,570

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 44% Median Medical Assistants salary is 56% 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
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Corvallis, OR $47,510
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,200
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,170

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,870
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,690
    Dental Assistants $45,450
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,930
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,840
    Medical Transcriptionists $38,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Charlottesville, VA is $19.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.54 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Charlottesville, VA is 10.3% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,620 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,240.