Medical Assistants Salary in Northeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $41,190 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.80
10th percentile $33,900
90th percentile $48,450
Employed locally 320
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,900
    25th
    $36,490
    50th (median)
    $41,190
    75th
    $45,130
    90th
    $48,450

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $37,520
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,740
    Dental Assistants $45,930
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,710
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $29,690
    Psychiatric Aides $48,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Northeast Iowa is $19.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Northeast Iowa is 6.8% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,900 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,490.