Medical Assistants Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $50,300 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.18
10th percentile $44,060
90th percentile $64,410
Employed locally 620
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,060
    25th
    $46,810
    50th (median)
    $50,300
    75th
    $58,960
    90th
    $64,410

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Assistants salary is 46% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850
    Washington $55,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $53,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $50,200
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,870

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $44,440
    Nursing Assistants $46,900
    Dental Assistants $47,880
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $39,760
    Massage Therapists $75,650
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $54,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Olympia, WA is $24.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.87 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Olympia, WA is 13.8% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $44,060 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,810.