Medical Assistant Salary in Maryland
Median annual pay in Maryland
$46,410
$22.31/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Maryland
$44,217
Regional Price Parity: 104.959 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($45,690): +$720 (+1.6%)
Maryland ranks 20th of 51 states by median pay, and 33rd of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,930 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $39,390 | $18.94 |
| Median | $46,410 | $22.31 |
| 75th percentile | $49,110 | $23.61 |
| 90th percentile | $57,250 | $27.52 |
Employment
- Employment in Maryland
- 16,390
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Maryland
- $46,410
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $45,690
- Difference
- +$720 (+1.6%)
Cost of living
$46,410 ÷ 104.959 × 100 = $44,217
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | ||
| 18th | $47,190 | $46,138 20th |
| Montana | ||
| 19th | $46,820 | $49,469 8th |
| Maryland This page | ||
| 20th | $46,410 | $44,217 33rd |
| Illinois | ||
| 21st | $46,090 | $46,109 21st |
| North Dakota | ||
| 22nd | $45,980 | $51,687 5th |
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 Maryland
$58,130/year Maryland
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Registered Nurse salary in Maryland
$99,790/year Maryland
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Maryland
$86,440/year Maryland
- Physical Therapist Aide salary in Maryland
$34,780/year Maryland
- Nursing Assistant salary in Maryland
$43,240/year Maryland
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 Delaware
$44,490/year Delaware
- Medical Assistant salary in the District of Columbia
$51,050/year District of Columbia
- Medical Assistant salary in Pennsylvania
$43,920/year Pennsylvania
- Medical Assistant salary in Virginia
$44,740/year Virginia
- Medical Assistant salary in West Virginia
$37,180/year West 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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