Medical Assistants Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $37,010 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $33,530
90th percentile $45,510
Employed locally 580
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,530
    25th
    $36,530
    50th (median)
    $37,010
    75th
    $41,840
    90th
    $45,510

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Medical Assistants salary is 45% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,260
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,660
    Dental Assistants $44,410
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,260
    Physical Therapist Assistants $68,290
    Phlebotomists $39,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Roanoke, VA is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.41 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Roanoke, VA is 16.3% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,530 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,530.