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

Medical Assistant Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$48,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.41/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
13,810
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$51,735 #4 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Wisconsin, explained

Medical assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $48,680 per year ($23.41 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $39,480, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $57,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $48,680 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $48,680 is worth about $51,735 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #4 for real pay (vs #8 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,480
$18.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,680
$23.41/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$57,990
$27.88/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $48,680 $51,735
Minnesota $50,480 $51,186 −$1,800
Illinois $46,090 $46,109 +$2,590
Iowa $45,480 $51,822 +$3,200
Michigan $39,870 $41,438 +$8,810

Medical Assistant in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Wisconsin?

Medical assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $48,680 per year ($23.41 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay medical assistants well?

At $48,680, Wisconsin pays 7% above the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 13,810 work in the state.

Medical Assistant salary in other states

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