Medical Assistants Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $39,790 -10% vs national
Median hourly $19.13
10th percentile $31,420
90th percentile $50,930
Employed locally 330
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,420
    25th
    $35,930
    50th (median)
    $39,790
    75th
    $43,770
    90th
    $50,930

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 48% Median Medical Assistants salary is 52% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Anchorage, AK $52,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $48,470
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $47,780
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $45,980

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,020
    Nursing Assistants$35,920
    Dental Assistants$45,520
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,780
    Massage Therapists$61,210
    Phlebotomists$34,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Pinehurst?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Pinehurst, NC is $19.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.15 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Pinehurst, NC is 10% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,420 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,930.