Medical Assistants Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,380 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.05
10th percentile $22,640
90th percentile $41,600
Employed locally 320
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,640
    25th
    $28,120
    50th (median)
    $33,380
    75th
    $35,400
    90th
    $41,600

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $32,410
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,510
    Dental Assistants $35,160
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,090
    Phlebotomists $35,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Northwest Alabama is $16.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.59 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Northwest Alabama is 24.5% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $22,640 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,120.