Medical Assistants Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $58,850 +33.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.29
10th percentile $46,610
90th percentile $72,640
Employed locally 9,950
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,610
    25th
    $49,570
    50th (median)
    $58,850
    75th
    $64,110
    90th
    $72,640

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Medical Assistants salary is 48% 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
    Napa, CA $58,270

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $55,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $53,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $50,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $50,200
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,870

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $46,690
    Nursing Assistants $50,690
    Dental Assistants $60,890
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $45,480
    Massage Therapists $88,390
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $60,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Seattle, WA is $28.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Seattle, WA is 33.1% above 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,610 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,570.