Medical Assistants Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $40,930 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.68
10th percentile $36,280
90th percentile $53,040
Employed locally 1,110
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,280
    25th
    $37,460
    50th (median)
    $40,930
    75th
    $46,040
    90th
    $53,040

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Assistants salary is 44% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    Albany, OR $48,880
    Ithaca, NY $48,860
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,890
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,960
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $44,150

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,510
    Nursing Assistants $41,410
    Dental Assistants $46,810
    Medical Equipment Preparers $46,870
    Orderlies $37,190
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Syracuse, NY is $19.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.42 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Syracuse, NY is 7.4% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,280 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,460.