Medical Assistants Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $44,220 +0% vs national
Median hourly $21.26
10th percentile $34,900
90th percentile $48,580
Employed locally 1,490
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,900
    25th
    $37,590
    50th (median)
    $44,220
    75th
    $46,390
    90th
    $48,580

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Medical Assistants salary is 30% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,760
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,000
    Dental Assistants $51,500
    Phlebotomists $40,620
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,980
    Medical Equipment Preparers $42,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Greensboro, NC is $21.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.25 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Greensboro, NC is 0% above 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,900 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,590.