Medical Assistants Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $48,460 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $38,290
90th percentile $58,780
Employed locally 2,770
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,290
    25th
    $44,580
    50th (median)
    $48,460
    75th
    $55,640
    90th
    $58,780

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 46% Median Medical Assistants salary is 54% 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
    Washington $55,120
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $50,200
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,190
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,600

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,690
    Nursing Assistants $44,820
    Dental Assistants $40,630
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,710
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,250
    Medical Equipment Preparers $54,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Urban Honolulu?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Urban Honolulu, HI is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.83 or more per hour.

    Is Urban Honolulu above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 9.6% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,290 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,580.