Medical Assistant Salary in Ohio
Median annual pay in Ohio
$42,810
$20.58/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Ohio
$46,144
Regional Price Parity: 92.774 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($45,690): −$2,880 (−6.3%)
Ohio ranks 34th of 51 states by median pay, and 19th of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,050 | $17.33 |
| 25th percentile | $38,060 | $18.30 |
| Median | $42,810 | $20.58 |
| 75th percentile | $46,270 | $22.25 |
| 90th percentile | $48,560 | $23.35 |
Employment
- Employment in Ohio
- 28,950
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Ohio
- $42,810
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $45,690
- Difference
- −$2,880 (−6.3%)
Cost of living
$42,810 ÷ 92.774 × 100 = $46,144
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | ||
| 32nd | $43,920 | $45,013 27th |
| Florida | ||
| 33rd | $43,680 | $42,238 45th |
| Ohio This page | ||
| 34th | $42,810 | $46,144 19th |
| South Dakota | ||
| 35th | $41,870 | $47,265 14th |
| Georgia | ||
| 36th | $41,600 | $43,201 42nd |
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 Ohio
$77,450/year Ohio
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Registered Nurse salary in Ohio
$82,510/year Ohio
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Ohio
$79,270/year Ohio
- Physical Therapist Aide salary in Ohio
$37,220/year Ohio
- Nursing Assistant salary in Ohio
$39,010/year Ohio
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 Indiana
$45,110/year Indiana
- Medical Assistant salary in Kentucky
$39,270/year Kentucky
- Medical Assistant salary in Michigan
$39,870/year Michigan
- Medical Assistant salary in Pennsylvania
$43,920/year Pennsylvania
- 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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