Medical Assistants Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $47,890 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $57,450
Employed locally 640
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $44,480
    50th (median)
    $47,890
    75th
    $50,460
    90th
    $57,450

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Medical Assistants salary is 30% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $44,280
    Nursing Assistants $46,330
    Dental Assistants $45,860
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,740
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $50,220
    Phlebotomists $46,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Yakima, WA is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.37 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Yakima, WA is 8.3% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,480.