Medical Assistant salary in Arizona
What medical assistants earn in Arizona and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,940$22.09 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$40,370 – $48,450Top 10%: $51,310+
Jobs21,4601.26× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Arizona cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $46,830 | $22.51 | 15,410 |
| Tucson, AZ | $44,380 | $21.34 | 2,990 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $45,820 | $22.03 | 650 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $44,940 | $21.60 | 570 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $40,690 | $19.56 | 520 |
| Yuma, AZ | $43,880 | $21.10 | 420 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $45,490 | $21.87 | 390 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $42,890 | $20.62 | 240 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arizona
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Maryland · $46,410 Illinois · $46,090 North Dakota · $45,980 Iowa · $45,480 Utah · $45,360 Nevada · $45,200
Other healthcare salaries in Arizona
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,420 Registered Nurses · $99,500 Nursing Assistants · $44,780 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,640 Dental Assistants · $49,000 Psychiatric Technicians · $45,640 Nurse Practitioners · $134,420 Pharmacists · $146,930 Physicians, All Other · $312,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,070 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,530 Physical Therapists · $103,220
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Arizona?
Medical Assistants in Arizona earned a median of $45,940 a year ($22.09 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $40,370 to $48,450.
Where in Arizona do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Arizona, pay was highest in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ at $46,830.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.