Medical Assistants Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $49,990 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.04
10th percentile $39,090
90th percentile $54,410
Employed locally 360
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,090
    25th
    $45,010
    50th (median)
    $49,990
    75th
    $49,990
    90th
    $54,410

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 74% Median Medical Assistants salary is 26% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,270
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,870
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $49,470
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,190
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,040

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,390
    Nursing Assistants $47,450
    Dental Assistants $49,310
    Phlebotomists $44,820
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Lewiston, ME is $24.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.59 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Lewiston, ME is 13.1% above 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 $39,090 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,010.