Occupation hub
Medical Assistants
National median $45,690 , about 817,870 jobs nationwide (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Local pay range | Local jobs in field | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | $61,970 | $48,670 to $77,030 | 7,410 | 106.7 |
| San Jose | $61,940 | $51,390 to $78,120 | 6,400 | 110.4 |
| Seattle | $61,500 | $54,900 to $68,850 | 10,210 | 111.1 |
| San Francisco | $59,790 | $50,120 to $77,260 | 14,320 | 115.6 |
| Portland | $56,240 | $48,750 to $61,240 | 6,390 | 105.4 |
Local salary guide May 2025. Cost of living index (2024), US average = 100. We only list metros with a published median. Missing cells are not imputed.