Medical Assistants Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $41,030 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.73
10th percentile $34,800
90th percentile $49,650
Employed locally 390
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,800
    25th
    $38,280
    50th (median)
    $41,030
    75th
    $45,180
    90th
    $49,650

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,830
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $45,070
    Lexington Park, MD $42,020
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $39,580

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,250
    Nursing Assistants $40,000
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,130
    Dental Assistants $47,840
    Physical Therapist Assistants $70,400
    Medical Equipment Preparers $45,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Salisbury?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Salisbury, MD is $19.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.80 or more per hour.

    Is Salisbury above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Salisbury, MD is 7.2% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,800 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,280.