verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Medical Assistant Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$44,490/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.39/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
2,880
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$44,576 #29 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Delaware, explained

Medical assistants in Delaware earn a median of $44,490 per year ($21.39 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $36,540, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $57,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $44,490 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $44,490 is worth about $44,576 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #29 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,540
$17.57/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$44,490
$21.39/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$57,280
$27.54/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $44,490 $44,576
New Jersey $47,210 $43,390 −$2,720
Maryland $46,410 $44,217 −$1,920
Pennsylvania $43,920 $45,013 +$570

Medical Assistant in Delaware: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Delaware?

Medical assistants in Delaware earn a median of $44,490 per year ($21.39 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Delaware pay medical assistants well?

At $44,490, Delaware pays 3% below the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 2,880 work in the state.

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