Medical Assistants Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $47,830 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $39,320
90th percentile $60,130
Employed locally 360
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,320
    25th
    $43,590
    50th (median)
    $47,830
    75th
    $56,070
    90th
    $60,130

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850
    Washington $55,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $53,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $50,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $50,200

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $46,350
    Nursing Assistants $47,140
    Dental Assistants $46,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $42,890
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,000
    Massage Therapists $77,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Wenatchee?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Wenatchee, WA is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.91 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Wenatchee, WA is 8.2% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,320 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,590.