Medical Assistants Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $45,560 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $54,410
Employed locally 970
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $41,760
    50th (median)
    $45,560
    75th
    $47,230
    90th
    $54,410

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,000
    Nursing Assistants$45,210
    Dental Assistants$47,900
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49,140
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38,660
    Phlebotomists$41,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Southwest Maine is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Southwest Maine is 3.1% above 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,760.