Medical Assistants Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $38,250 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.39
10th percentile $34,920
90th percentile $44,190
Employed locally 590
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,920
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $38,250
    75th
    $42,260
    90th
    $44,190

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 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
    Napa, CA $58,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $48,140
    Grants Pass, OR $47,120
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,830
    Reading, PA $44,710

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,790
    Nursing Assistants $37,850
    Dental Assistants $38,720
    Phlebotomists $37,000
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,350
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Erie, PA is $18.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.90 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Erie, PA is 13.5% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,920 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.