Medical Assistants Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $39,550 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.02
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $45,860
Employed locally 2,740
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $37,350
    50th (median)
    $39,550
    75th
    $44,030
    90th
    $45,860

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 47% Median Medical Assistants salary is 53% 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
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Corvallis, OR $47,510
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,200
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,170

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,200
    Nursing Assistants $38,890
    Dental Assistants $46,740
    Phlebotomists $46,470
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,500
    Physical Therapist Assistants $75,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Richmond, VA is $19.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.57 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Richmond, VA is 10.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,350.