Medical Assistants Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $39,920 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.19
10th percentile $35,430
90th percentile $45,130
Employed locally 260
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,430
    25th
    $37,640
    50th (median)
    $39,920
    75th
    $42,960
    90th
    $45,130

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 68% Median Medical Assistants salary is 32% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,090
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,140
    Flagstaff, AZ $44,410
    Tucson, AZ $42,900
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $42,250
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $41,890

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,060
    Nursing Assistants $37,220
    Dental Assistants $44,470
    Physical Therapist Assistants $69,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Sierra Vista, AZ is $19.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.09 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 9.7% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,430 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,640.