Medical Assistants Salary in Jackson, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MI

Median annual salary $37,020 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $34,420
90th percentile $45,280
Employed locally 220
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,420
    25th
    $36,010
    50th (median)
    $37,020
    75th
    $43,560
    90th
    $45,280

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,004 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Medical Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    Minnesota $49,380
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $48,430
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,360
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,130

    Related occupations in Jackson, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,470
    Nursing Assistants $38,610
    Dental Assistants $46,610
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,230
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Jackson, MI is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.60 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Jackson, MI is 16.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,420 per year in Jackson, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,010.