Medical Assistants Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $47,680 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $41,890
90th percentile $64,610
Employed locally 1,310
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,890
    25th
    $46,080
    50th (median)
    $47,680
    75th
    $55,140
    90th
    $64,610

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 51% Median Medical Assistants salary is 49% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $49,710
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,150
    Barnstable Town, MA $49,060
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $48,780

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39,520
    Nursing Assistants$44,080
    Dental Assistants$50,140
    Physical Therapist Assistants$75,630
    Phlebotomists$47,250
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Worcester, MA is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.44 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Worcester, MA is 7.9% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,890 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,080.