Medical Assistants Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $40,160 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.31
10th percentile $33,990
90th percentile $44,540
Employed locally 680
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,990
    25th
    $35,310
    50th (median)
    $40,160
    75th
    $44,420
    90th
    $44,540

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Assistants salary is 31% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    Minnesota $49,380
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $48,430
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,360
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,130

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,410
    Nursing Assistants$38,280
    Dental Assistants$44,630
    Phlebotomists$39,090
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44,860
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Saginaw?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Saginaw, MI is $19.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.04 or more per hour.

    Is Saginaw above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Saginaw, MI is 9.1% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,990 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,310.