Medical Assistants Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $39,050 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.77
10th percentile $33,650
90th percentile $46,240
Employed locally 360
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,650
    25th
    $36,490
    50th (median)
    $39,050
    75th
    $43,830
    90th
    $46,240

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Assistants salary is 38% 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
    Minnesota $49,380
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $48,430
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,360
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,130

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,440
    Nursing Assistants $37,650
    Dental Assistants $45,120
    Physical Therapist Assistants $54,830
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $31,100
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Muskegon, MI is $18.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.88 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Muskegon, MI is 11.7% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,650 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,490.