Medical Assistants Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $38,630 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $35,140
90th percentile $44,920
Employed locally 440
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,140
    25th
    $35,720
    50th (median)
    $38,630
    75th
    $42,850
    90th
    $44,920

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Assistants salary is 36% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,090
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,140
    Flagstaff, AZ $44,410
    Tucson, AZ $42,900
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $42,250
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $41,890

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,190
    Nursing Assistants$35,830
    Dental Assistants$43,830
    Physical Therapist Assistants$61,610
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Yuma, AZ is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.02 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Yuma, AZ is 12.6% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,140 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,720.