Medical Assistants Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $38,230 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $29,390
90th percentile $47,990
Employed locally 490
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,390
    25th
    $35,170
    50th (median)
    $38,230
    75th
    $43,440
    90th
    $47,990

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 47% Median Medical Assistants salary is 53% 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
    Wisconsin $47,610
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,590
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,600
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,380
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,330

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,680
    Nursing Assistants $36,500
    Dental Assistants $44,880
    Massage Therapists $81,630
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $41,960
    Physical Therapist Assistants $67,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Hilton Head Island, SC is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.28 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 13.5% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,390 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,170.