Medical Assistants Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $32,940 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.84
10th percentile $21,720
90th percentile $44,620
Employed locally 690
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,720
    25th
    $28,950
    50th (median)
    $32,940
    75th
    $37,630
    90th
    $44,620

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$30,550
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,060
    Dental Assistants$35,030
    Physical Therapist Assistants$64,420
    Phlebotomists$31,220
    Occupational Therapy Assistants$62,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Northeast Alabama is $15.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.91 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Northeast Alabama is 25.5% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $21,720 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,950.