Medical Assistants Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $39,940 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.20
10th percentile $35,440
90th percentile $47,520
Employed locally 260
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,440
    25th
    $37,700
    50th (median)
    $39,940
    75th
    $43,810
    90th
    $47,520

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Assistants salary is 37% 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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,680
    Nursing Assistants $37,750
    Dental Assistants $45,430
    Massage Therapists $69,580
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,640
    Medical Equipment Preparers $38,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Niles?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Niles, MI is $19.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.17 or more per hour.

    Is Niles above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Niles, MI is 9.6% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,440 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,700.