Medical Assistants Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,780 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.28
10th percentile $22,960
90th percentile $42,540
Employed locally 320
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,960
    25th
    $28,990
    50th (median)
    $31,780
    75th
    $36,240
    90th
    $42,540

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $30,350
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,810
    Dental Assistants $35,670
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,110
    Phlebotomists $29,660
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $50,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Southeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Southeast Alabama is $15.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.90 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Southeast Alabama is 28.1% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $22,960 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,990.