Medical Assistants Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,670 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.11
10th percentile $33,710
90th percentile $44,750
Employed locally 680
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,710
    25th
    $36,130
    50th (median)
    $37,670
    75th
    $39,810
    90th
    $44,750

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,650
    Nursing Assistants $37,590
    Dental Assistants $43,560
    Physical Therapist Assistants $56,730
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,620
    Phlebotomists $36,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $18.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.79 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 14.8% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,710 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,130.