Medical Assistants Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $48,860 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $49,970
Employed locally 240
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $39,190
    50th (median)
    $48,860
    75th
    $48,860
    90th
    $49,970

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Assistants salary is 33% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    Albany, OR $48,880
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,890
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,960
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $44,150
    Glens Falls, NY $43,640

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,700
    Nursing Assistants $39,910
    Dental Assistants $46,730
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,480
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $55,460
    Massage Therapists $80,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Ithaca, NY is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.85 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Ithaca, NY is 10.5% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,190.