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Medical Assistant Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$39,870/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$19.17/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
27,810
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$41,438 #47 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Michigan, explained

Medical assistants in Michigan earn a median of $39,870 per year ($19.17 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $35,000, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $48,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $39,870 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $39,870 is worth about $41,438 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #47 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,000
$16.83/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,870
$19.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$48,330
$23.24/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $39,870 $41,438
Wisconsin $48,680 $51,735 −$8,810
Indiana $45,110 $48,334 −$5,240
Ohio $42,810 $46,144 −$2,940

Medical Assistant in Michigan: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Michigan?

Medical assistants in Michigan earn a median of $39,870 per year ($19.17 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Michigan pay medical assistants well?

At $39,870, Michigan pays 13% below the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 27,810 work in the state.

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