Medical Assistants Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $36,390 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $29,510
90th percentile $45,660
Employed locally 880
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,510
    25th
    $33,920
    50th (median)
    $36,390
    75th
    $40,680
    90th
    $45,660

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Assistants salary is 40% 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $34,820
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $33,810

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $25,260
    Nursing Assistants $31,150
    Psychiatric Aides $30,660
    Dental Assistants $46,700
    Phlebotomists $37,180
    Physical Therapist Assistants $66,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Jackson, MS is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Jackson, MS is 17.7% 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 $29,510 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,920.