Medical Assistants Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,160 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $31,620
90th percentile $47,540
Employed locally 720
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,620
    25th
    $36,600
    50th (median)
    $38,160
    75th
    $45,280
    90th
    $47,540

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,280
    Nursing Assistants$37,500
    Physical Therapist Assistants$61,890
    Dental Assistants$45,040
    Phlebotomists$37,240
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$30,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Southern Ohio is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.80 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Southern Ohio is 13.7% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,620 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,600.