Medical Assistants Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $43,230 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.78
10th percentile $37,990
90th percentile $49,690
Employed locally 1,820
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,990
    25th
    $38,830
    50th (median)
    $43,230
    75th
    $45,340
    90th
    $49,690

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Assistants salary is 42% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    Albany, OR $48,880
    Ithaca, NY $48,860
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,890
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,960
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $44,150

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,030
    Nursing Assistants $39,800
    Dental Assistants $46,520
    Phlebotomists $45,340
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Rochester, NY is $20.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.08 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Rochester, NY is 2.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,990 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,830.