Medical Assistants Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $34,820 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.74
10th percentile $28,970
90th percentile $44,920
Employed locally 410
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,970
    25th
    $31,870
    50th (median)
    $34,820
    75th
    $36,100
    90th
    $44,920

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Medical Assistants salary is 41% 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
    Williamsport, PA $39,110
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $38,360
    Jackson, MS $36,390
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $33,810

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,850
    Nursing Assistants $29,990
    Dental Assistants $36,410
    Phlebotomists $36,530
    Orderlies $27,420
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Hattiesburg, MS is $16.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.64 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 21.2% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,970 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,870.