Medical Assistants pay in the US: advertised rates, October 2026
By YourJobs Editorial
Based on 2,937 Medical Assistants postings on yourjobs.com between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 50% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $25.00 (n = 1,468 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $22.50 to $28.00. This page was built 20 October 2026.
Advertised pay
| Measure | Hourly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| Median advertised hourly rate | $25.00 | $52,000 |
| 75th percentile | $28.00 | $58,240 |
| Highest advertised rate we recorded | $150.00 | $312,000 |
Sample
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026 | 2,937 |
| Postings that stated pay | 1,468 (50%) |
| Pay figures that came with a stated period | 51% |
| Postings with an employment type recorded | 761 (26%) |
| Full time, of postings with a type recorded | 66% |
| Part time, of postings with a type recorded | 13% |
| Employers | 687 |
| Cities | 1,070 |
Highest advertised rate we recorded
This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.
- Rate
- $150.00 per hour (hourly equivalent)
- Figure in posting (period inferred as hour)
- $150.00 per hour
- Job title
- Medical Assistant - CCFMC
- Employer
- Alpine Physician Partners
- Location
- Corpus Christi, Texas
- First seen
- 20 October 2026
- Posting text
- “…rse up to $250 in related expenses, this includes $150 for the certification exam and $100 for approved t…”
- Posting
- View this job, still open
Employers posting the most Medical Assistants jobs in the US
| Employer | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Health and Services | 456 | $30.27 | Open jobs |
| Anovaworks PLLC | 195 | Open jobs | |
| Providence Non-RN - Oregon | 156 | $24.91 | Open jobs |
| Credenza Health | 152 | $23.88 | Open jobs |
| Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center | 105 | $28.00 | Open jobs |
| Mayo Clinic | 90 | $25.89 | Open jobs |
| Akron Children's Hospital | 69 | Open jobs | |
| Optum | 49 | $25.83 | Open jobs |
| Glenwood Medical Associates, PC | 33 | Open jobs | |
| SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS INC | 30 | Open jobs |
A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.
Medical Assistants pay by state
| State | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Pay page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 595 | $28.00 | Medical Assistants pay in Washington |
| California | 242 | $31.06 | Medical Assistants pay in California |
| Texas | 187 | $22.45 | Medical Assistants pay in Texas |
| Oregon | 180 | $24.91 | Medical Assistants pay in Oregon |
| Ohio | 155 | Medical Assistants pay in Ohio | |
| Florida | 139 | $23.85 | Medical Assistants pay in Florida |
| Massachusetts | 101 | $23.66 | Medical Assistants pay in Massachusetts |
| Illinois | 95 | $24.01 | Medical Assistants pay in Illinois |
| New York | 92 | $22.50 | Medical Assistants pay in New York |
| Wisconsin | 89 | $25.89 | Medical Assistants pay in Wisconsin |
| Arizona | 87 | $25.09 | Medical Assistants pay in Arizona |
| Michigan | 86 | Medical Assistants pay in Michigan | |
| Colorado | 80 | $24.00 | Medical Assistants pay in Colorado |
| Pennsylvania | 70 | Medical Assistants pay in Pennsylvania | |
| Missouri | 69 | Medical Assistants pay in Missouri |
Month by month
| Month | Postings | With pay | Median hourly | 25th pct | 75th pct | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (to date) | 2,806 | 1,417 | $25.00 | $22.50 | $28.25 | 0% |
| September 2026 | 160 | 56 | $22.50 | $20.52 | $23.85 | 0% |
| August 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | |||
| July 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% |
A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.
Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.
Comparison with official earnings data
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $42,000 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.
Related pages
- Current Medical Assistants jobs
- Top employers hiring in the US
- Pay data for all occupations
- How the data is collected and calculated
Notes and sources
Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.
Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 07:15.
Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.
Cite as:
YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Medical Assistants in the US, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/medical-assistants