Medical Assistants Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $30,910 -30.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.86
10th percentile $24,220
90th percentile $42,090
Employed locally 270
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,220
    25th
    $28,840
    50th (median)
    $30,910
    75th
    $34,650
    90th
    $42,090

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,680
    Nursing Assistants$28,530
    Dental Assistants$33,510
    Physical Therapist Assistants$57,570
    Phlebotomists$29,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Southwest Alabama is $14.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Southwest Alabama is 30.1% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $24,220 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,840.