Medical Assistants Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,490 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $33,510
90th percentile $45,000
Employed locally 440
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,510
    25th
    $36,500
    50th (median)
    $38,490
    75th
    $43,020
    90th
    $45,000

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,120
    Nursing Assistants$37,540
    Dental Assistants$43,680
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,200
    Physical Therapist Assistants$61,390
    Phlebotomists$38,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.78 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 12.9% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,510 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,500.