Medical Assistants Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $48,780 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.45
10th percentile $41,760
90th percentile $60,130
Employed locally 100
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,760
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $48,780
    75th
    $50,320
    90th
    $60,130

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,130
    Nursing Assistants $44,240
    Dental Assistants $55,880
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $74,880
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Massachusetts is $23.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.95 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Massachusetts is 10.4% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,760 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.