Medical Assistants Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $42,370 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.37
10th percentile $36,530
90th percentile $47,370
Employed locally 220
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,530
    25th
    $37,570
    50th (median)
    $42,370
    75th
    $44,390
    90th
    $47,370

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Assistants salary is 42% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $58,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $48,140
    Grants Pass, OR $47,120
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,830
    Reading, PA $44,710

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,000
    Nursing Assistants $38,310
    Dental Assistants $46,260
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,420
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,170
    Massage Therapists $83,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in State College?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in State College, PA is $20.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.24 or more per hour.

    Is State College above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in State College, PA is 4.1% 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 State College?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,530 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,570.