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

Medical Assistant Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$51,050/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.54/hr
▲ 12% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
2,260
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,451 #18 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in District of Columbia, explained

Medical assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $51,050 per year ($24.54 per hour), which is 12% above the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $39,620, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $76,900. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $51,050 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $51,050 is worth about $46,451 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #18 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,620
$19.05/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$51,050
$24.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,900
$36.97/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $51,050 $46,451
Maryland $46,410 $44,217 +$4,640
Virginia $44,740 $44,251 +$6,310

Medical Assistant in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in District of Columbia?

Medical assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $51,050 per year ($24.54 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay medical assistants well?

At $51,050, District of Columbia pays 12% above the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 2,260 work in the state.

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