Medical Assistants Salary in Lewiston, ID-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston, ID-WA

Median annual salary $43,680 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $38,220
90th percentile $55,980
Employed locally 200
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,220
    25th
    $39,470
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $48,310
    90th
    $55,980

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Assistants salary is 38% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $46,900
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,850
    Cedar Rapids, IA $45,300
    Boise City, ID $45,020
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $44,900

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ID-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,840
    Nursing Assistants $38,540
    Dental Assistants $45,980
    Phlebotomists $43,840
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $39,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Lewiston, ID-WA is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.01 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Lewiston, ID-WA is 1.2% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,220 per year in Lewiston, ID-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,470.