Medical Assistants Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $43,830 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $49,310
Employed locally 4,340
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $38,900
    50th (median)
    $43,830
    75th
    $46,870
    90th
    $49,310

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Medical Assistants salary is 45% 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
    Cleveland, OH $44,720
    Sandusky, OH $43,600
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,480
    Ohio $40,430
    Lima, OH $40,350
    Toledo, OH $40,230

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,210
    Nursing Assistants $39,830
    Dental Assistants $48,160
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,580
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,820
    Medical Equipment Preparers $45,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Columbus, OH is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.01 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Columbus, OH is 0.8% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,900.