Medical Assistants Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $37,240 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $42,950
Employed locally 380
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $33,640
    50th (median)
    $37,240
    75th
    $41,280
    90th
    $42,950

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Assistants salary is 37% 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-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,760
    Winchester, VA-WV $40,730
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $39,580
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $37,280
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $36,770
    Morgantown, WV $36,650

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,330
    Nursing Assistants$36,700
    Dental Assistants$37,340
    Phlebotomists$37,680
    Physical Therapist Assistants$58,770
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Wheeling?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Wheeling, WV-OH is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.02 or more per hour.

    Is Wheeling above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 15.7% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,640.