Medical Assistants Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,490 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.91
10th percentile $35,110
90th percentile $51,220
Employed locally 650
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,110
    25th
    $37,160
    50th (median)
    $43,490
    75th
    $45,780
    90th
    $51,220

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,180
    Nursing Assistants $37,930
    Dental Assistants $51,030
    Physical Therapist Assistants $67,600
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $33,560
    Phlebotomists $42,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Maryland is $20.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.20 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Maryland is 1.6% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,110 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,160.