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Medical Assistants Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Assistants make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,460
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.9% vs 2024
$51,850
Mean Salary
$49,460
Median Salary
$23.78
Hourly Rate
14,880 people work as Medical Assistants in Massachusetts
Medical Assistants salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Assistants in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $49,460 per year ($4,121/month).
This is 10.9% above the national average of $44,603.
Massachusetts ranks #7 out of 51 states for Medical Assistants pay.
Approximately 14,880 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 1.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Medical Assistants
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Top Skills
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.88
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.8
Customer and Personal Service
4.53
Medicine and Dentistry
4.33
Administrative
4.11
Computers and Electronics
3.79
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(20.5% of workers)
Salaries for Medical Assistants in Massachusetts range from $43,280 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,870 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,910 and $58,100.
Median $49,460
P10: $43,280P25: $46,910P75: $58,100P90: $61,870
10th
$43,280
25th
$46,910
Median
$49,460
75th
$58,100
90th
$61,870
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,280
$20.81
$3,606
25th Percentile
$46,910
$22.55
$3,909
Median (50th)
$49,460
$23.78
$4,121
75th Percentile
$58,100
$27.93
$4,841
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,870
$29.75
$5,155
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,850 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Assistants make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Medical Assistants in Massachusetts is $49,460 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,850.
What is the salary range for a Medical Assistants in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Medical Assistants in Massachusetts range from $43,280 at the 10th percentile to $61,870 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,910 and $58,100.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Assistants in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Medical Assistants positions in Massachusetts typically start around $43,280 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,910 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Medical Assistants in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 14,880 people are employed as Medical Assistants in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Assistants in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Assistants in Massachusetts is approximately $23.78 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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