Medical Assistants Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $37,680 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $47,640
Employed locally 980
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $36,770
    50th (median)
    $37,680
    75th
    $45,180
    90th
    $47,640

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Assistants salary is 47% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Nursing Assistants $39,130
    Dental Assistants $47,370
    Phlebotomists $38,980
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Lansing, MI is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.23 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Lansing, MI is 14.8% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,770.