Medical Assistants Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $39,600 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.04
10th percentile $34,990
90th percentile $46,950
Employed locally 260
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,990
    25th
    $36,310
    50th (median)
    $39,600
    75th
    $44,790
    90th
    $46,950

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Assistants salary is 44% 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
    Washington $55,120
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    Minnesota $49,380
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,600

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,080
    Nursing Assistants $36,860
    Dental Assistants $47,080
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,880
    Physical Therapist Assistants $51,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Michigan City, IN is $19.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.52 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Michigan City, IN is 10.4% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,990 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,310.