Medical Assistants Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $41,550 -6% vs national
Median hourly $19.98
10th percentile $35,440
90th percentile $47,590
Employed locally 2,560
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,440
    25th
    $37,430
    50th (median)
    $41,550
    75th
    $45,480
    90th
    $47,590

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Medical Assistants salary is 48% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    Minnesota $49,380
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $48,430
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,360
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,130

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,340
    Nursing Assistants $37,270
    Dental Assistants $47,840
    Physical Therapist Assistants $66,750
    Phlebotomists $38,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Grand Rapids, MI is $19.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.09 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 6% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,440 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,430.