Medical Assistants Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $37,700 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $43,960
Employed locally 730
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,330
    50th (median)
    $37,700
    75th
    $42,570
    90th
    $43,960

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Assistants salary is 36% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Anchorage, AK $52,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $48,470
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $47,780
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $45,980

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,150
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,170
    Dental Assistants $45,770
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $56,260
    Phlebotomists $34,440
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Fayetteville, NC is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.02 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Fayetteville, NC is 14.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,330.