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

Medical Assistant Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$45,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.81/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
9,990
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,881 #23 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Utah, explained

Medical assistants in Utah earn a median of $45,360 per year ($21.81 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $35,890, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $56,260. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $45,360 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $45,360 is worth about $45,881 in national buying power — ranking Utah #23 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,890
$17.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,360
$21.81/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$56,260
$27.05/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $45,360 $45,881
Colorado $48,400 $46,967 −$3,040
Arizona $45,940 $45,631 −$580
Nevada $45,200 $45,209 +$160
Idaho $44,700 $46,809 +$660
Wyoming $40,920 $44,147 +$4,440
New Mexico $39,230 $42,543 +$6,130

Medical Assistant in Utah: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Utah?

Medical assistants in Utah earn a median of $45,360 per year ($21.81 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Utah pay medical assistants well?

At $45,360, Utah pays 1% below the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 9,990 work in the state.

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