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

Medical Assistant Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$59,290/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.50/hr
▲ 30% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
19,500
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$55,404 #1 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Washington, explained

Medical assistants in Washington earn a median of $59,290 per year ($28.50 per hour), which is 30% above the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $46,540, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $74,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $59,290 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $59,290 is worth about $55,404 in national buying power — ranking Washington #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,540
$22.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,290
$28.50/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,200
$35.67/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $59,290 $55,404
Oregon $50,410 $48,771 +$8,880
Idaho $44,700 $46,809 +$14,590

Medical Assistant in Washington: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Washington?

Medical assistants in Washington earn a median of $59,290 per year ($28.50 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Washington pay medical assistants well?

At $59,290, Washington pays 30% above the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 19,500 work in the state.

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