Medical Assistants Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $38,050 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.29
10th percentile $32,550
90th percentile $49,370
Employed locally 310
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,550
    25th
    $36,380
    50th (median)
    $38,050
    75th
    $44,250
    90th
    $49,370

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Medical Assistants salary is 41% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $46,900
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,850
    Cedar Rapids, IA $45,300
    Boise City, ID $45,020
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $44,900

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,860
    Nursing Assistants $34,900
    Dental Assistants $37,300
    Physical Therapist Aides $26,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,610
    Medical Equipment Preparers $35,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Pocatello, ID is $18.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.41 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Pocatello, ID is 13.9% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,550 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,380.