Medical Assistant Salary in the District of Columbia
Median annual pay in the District of Columbia
$51,050
$24.54/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in the District of Columbia
$46,451
Regional Price Parity: 109.901 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($45,690): +$5,360 (+11.7%)
The District of Columbia ranks 3rd of 51 states by median pay, and 18th of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,620 | $19.05 |
| 25th percentile | $47,740 | $22.95 |
| Median | $51,050 | $24.54 |
| 75th percentile | $59,850 | $28.77 |
| 90th percentile | $76,900 | $36.97 |
Employment
- Employment in the District of Columbia
- 2,260
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in the District of Columbia
- $51,050
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $45,690
- Difference
- +$5,360 (+11.7%)
Cost of living
$51,050 ÷ 109.901 × 100 = $46,451
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | ||
| 1st | $59,290 | $55,404 1st |
| Alaska | ||
| 2nd | $52,560 | $51,349 6th |
| District of Columbia This page | ||
| 3rd | $51,050 | $46,451 18th |
| Minnesota | ||
| 4th | $50,480 | $51,186 7th |
| Oregon | ||
| 5th | $50,410 | $48,771 10th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Surgical Assistant salary in the District of Columbia
$123,390/year District of Columbia
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Registered Nurse salary in the District of Columbia
$102,540/year District of Columbia
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in the District of Columbia
$99,380/year District of Columbia
- Physical Therapist Aide salary in the District of Columbia
$38,950/year District of Columbia
- Nursing Assistant salary in the District of Columbia
$47,700/year District of Columbia
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +12.9%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Medical Assistant salary in nearby places
- Medical Assistant salary in Maryland
$46,410/year Maryland
- Medical Assistant salary in Virginia
$44,740/year Virginia
- Medical Assistant salary in the U.S.
$45,690/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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