Medical Assistants Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $38,260 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.39
10th percentile $30,990
90th percentile $45,960
Employed locally 130
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,990
    25th
    $35,750
    50th (median)
    $38,260
    75th
    $43,460
    90th
    $45,960

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,620
    Nursing Assistants$37,780
    Dental Assistants$44,790
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,410
    Phlebotomists$37,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Northeast Virginia is $18.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Northeast Virginia is 13.4% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,990 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,750.