Medical Assistants Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,090 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.79
10th percentile $30,720
90th percentile $48,050
Employed locally 620
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,720
    25th
    $36,350
    50th (median)
    $39,090
    75th
    $44,480
    90th
    $48,050

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,830
    Nursing Assistants $38,250
    Dental Assistants $45,010
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,840
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,200
    Phlebotomists $38,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Northern Michigan is $18.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.74 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Northern Michigan is 11.6% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,720 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,350.