Medical Assistants Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $35,100 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.87
10th percentile $26,520
90th percentile $44,720
Employed locally 570
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,520
    25th
    $29,780
    50th (median)
    $35,100
    75th
    $37,510
    90th
    $44,720

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Medical Assistants salary is 41% 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
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,270
    Alaska $51,860
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $49,720

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,050
    Nursing Assistants$31,920
    Psychiatric Aides$32,620
    Dental Assistants$36,710
    Phlebotomists$31,110
    Physical Therapist Assistants$65,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Tuscaloosa, AL is $16.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.60 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 20.6% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,520 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,780.