Medical Assistants Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $40,900 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.67
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $49,400
Employed locally 250
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $36,950
    50th (median)
    $40,900
    75th
    $45,800
    90th
    $49,400

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Medical Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $50,300
    District of Columbia $49,740
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $49,710
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,190
    California $48,050

    Related occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,340
    Nursing Assistants $38,320
    Dental Assistants $47,090
    Phlebotomists $36,470
    Pharmacy Aides $31,220
    Medical Equipment Preparers $38,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Sioux City?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $19.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.30 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux City above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 7.5% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,950.