Medical Assistants Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $46,390 +5% vs national
Median hourly $22.30
10th percentile $37,230
90th percentile $55,450
Employed locally 430
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,230
    25th
    $40,540
    50th (median)
    $46,390
    75th
    $47,890
    90th
    $55,450

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Assistants salary is 39% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $49,990
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $49,720
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $48,430
    Madison, WI $48,150
    Sheboygan, WI $48,000

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,360
    Nursing Assistants $37,770
    Dental Assistants $47,710
    Phlebotomists $36,870
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $36,830
    Medical Transcriptionists $45,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Wausau, WI is $22.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.82 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Wausau, WI is 5% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,230 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,540.