Medical Assistant Salary in Washington
Median annual pay in Washington
$59,290
$28.50/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Washington
$55,404
Regional Price Parity: 107.013 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($45,690): +$13,600 (+29.8%)
Washington ranks 1st of 51 states by median pay, and 1st of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,540 | $22.38 |
| 25th percentile | $49,310 | $23.71 |
| Median | $59,290 | $28.50 |
| 75th percentile | $63,590 | $30.57 |
| 90th percentile | $74,200 | $35.67 |
Employment
- Employment in Washington
- 19,500
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Washington
- $59,290
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $45,690
- Difference
- +$13,600 (+29.8%)
Cost of living
$59,290 ÷ 107.013 × 100 = $55,404
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 This page | ||
| 1st | $59,290 | $55,404 1st |
| Alaska | ||
| 2nd | $52,560 | $51,349 6th |
| District of Columbia | ||
| 3rd | $51,050 | $46,451 18th |
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 Washington
$65,440/year Washington
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Registered Nurse salary in Washington
$124,200/year Washington
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Washington
$83,790/year Washington
- Physical Therapist Aide salary in Washington
$39,500/year Washington
- Nursing Assistant salary in Washington
$49,180/year Washington
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 Idaho
$44,700/year Idaho
- Medical Assistant salary in Oregon
$50,410/year Oregon
- 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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