Medical Assistant Salary in Michigan
Median annual pay in Michigan
$39,870
$19.17/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Michigan
$41,438
Regional Price Parity: 96.217 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($45,690): −$5,820 (−12.7%)
Michigan ranks 40th of 51 states by median pay, and 47th of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,000 | $16.83 |
| 25th percentile | $37,420 | $17.99 |
| Median | $39,870 | $19.17 |
| 75th percentile | $46,020 | $22.12 |
| 90th percentile | $48,330 | $23.23 |
Employment
- Employment in Michigan
- 27,810
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Michigan
- $39,870
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $45,690
- Difference
- −$5,820 (−12.7%)
Cost of living
$39,870 ÷ 96.217 × 100 = $41,438
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | ||
| 38th | $40,920 | $44,147 34th |
| Missouri | ||
| 39th | $40,440 | $44,529 30th |
| Michigan This page | ||
| 40th | $39,870 | $41,438 47th |
| Tennessee | ||
| 41st | $39,570 | $43,072 43rd |
| Texas | ||
| 42nd | $39,520 | $40,718 49th |
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 Michigan
$56,430/year Michigan
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Registered Nurse salary in Michigan
$94,300/year Michigan
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Michigan
$80,650/year Michigan
- Physical Therapist Aide salary in Michigan
$29,350/year Michigan
- Nursing Assistant salary in Michigan
$39,570/year Michigan
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 Illinois
$46,090/year Illinois
- Medical Assistant salary in Indiana
$45,110/year Indiana
- Medical Assistant salary in Minnesota
$50,480/year Minnesota
- Medical Assistant salary in Ohio
$42,810/year Ohio
- Medical Assistant salary in Wisconsin
$48,680/year Wisconsin
- 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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