Medical Assistants Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $48,150 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.15
10th percentile $42,620
90th percentile $56,720
Employed locally 1,980
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,620
    25th
    $44,130
    50th (median)
    $48,150
    75th
    $51,490
    90th
    $56,720

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Medical Assistants salary is 45% 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
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $49,990
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $49,720
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $48,430
    Sheboygan, WI $48,000
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $47,980

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,970
    Nursing Assistants$43,620
    Phlebotomists$46,410
    Dental Assistants$48,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,700
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Madison, WI is $23.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.23 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Madison, WI is 8.9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $42,620 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,130.