Medical Assistants Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $46,590 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $54,430
Employed locally 960
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $42,550
    50th (median)
    $46,590
    75th
    $47,780
    90th
    $54,430

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $32,030
    Nursing Assistants $41,250
    Dental Assistants $45,240
    Phlebotomists $44,520
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,740
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Northeastern Wisconsin is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 5.4% above 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,550.