Medical Assistants Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $31,680 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.23
10th percentile $24,590
90th percentile $38,080
Employed locally 540
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,590
    25th
    $29,320
    50th (median)
    $31,680
    75th
    $35,010
    90th
    $38,080

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Assistants salary is 44% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,270
    Alaska $51,860
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $49,720

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$27,080
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25,770
    Dental Assistants$35,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants$58,310
    Phlebotomists$32,940
    Medical Equipment Preparers$27,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Dothan, AL is $15.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.68 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Dothan, AL is 28.3% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $24,590 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,320.