Medical Assistants Salary in Jacksonville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, NC

Median annual salary $36,080 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.34
10th percentile $30,750
90th percentile $43,540
Employed locally 210
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,750
    25th
    $34,860
    50th (median)
    $36,080
    75th
    $37,680
    90th
    $43,540

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,568 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Assistants salary is 44% 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
    Anchorage, AK $52,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $48,470
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $47,780
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $45,980

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,990
    Nursing Assistants $33,330
    Dental Assistants $45,980
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,090
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $51,460
    Phlebotomists $35,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Jacksonville, NC is $17.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.52 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Jacksonville, NC is 18.4% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,750 per year in Jacksonville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,860.