Medical Assistants Salary in Greenville, NC

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

Median annual salary $41,160 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.79
10th percentile $33,270
90th percentile $45,050
Employed locally 550
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,270
    25th
    $35,990
    50th (median)
    $41,160
    75th
    $41,770
    90th
    $45,050

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,851 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 Greenville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$38,340
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,180
    Dental Assistants$46,790
    Medical Equipment Preparers$37,170
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,830
    Occupational Therapy Assistants$67,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Greenville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Greenville, NC is $19.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.38 or more per hour.

    Is Greenville above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Greenville, NC is 6.9% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,270 per year in Greenville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,990.