Medical Assistants Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,310 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.97
10th percentile $27,800
90th percentile $44,300
Employed locally 440
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,800
    25th
    $30,500
    50th (median)
    $35,310
    75th
    $37,820
    90th
    $44,300

    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

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$32,490
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,600
    Dental Assistants$39,150
    Phlebotomists$35,800
    Pharmacy Aides$33,280
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$30,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in East Georgia is $16.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.89 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in East Georgia is 20.1% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,800 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,500.