Medical Assistant Salary Guide: Washington, DC

Average Medical Assistant Salary

$33.78/hour

The average salary for a Medical Assistant in Washington, DC is $33.78 per hour. This is 10% lower than the District of Columbia average of $37.04.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Medical Assistant salaries in Washington, DC compared to State and National Averages

$33.78/hour

Washington, DC

28% lower than the US average.

$37.04/hour

District of Columbia

16% lower than the US average.

$43.14/hour

United States

How Medical Assistant Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities

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Baltimore, Maryland

$29/hour

This is 18% lower than the Washington average of $33.78.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 17% lower than the Washington average of $33.78.

Brooklyn, New York

$34/hour

This is 2% higher than the Washington average of $33.78.

What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Medical Assistants?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Washington, District of Columbia$34$100

Last updated on May 2, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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