Medical Assistant salary in Delaware
What medical assistants earn in Delaware and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,490$21.39 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$38,750 – $46,890Top 10%: $57,280+
Jobs2,8801.13× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Delaware cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $45,890 | $22.06 | 13,150 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $43,730 | $21.03 | 600 |
| Dover, DE | $41,000 | $19.71 | 450 |
Hospitals and jobs in Delaware
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Nevada · $45,200 North Carolina · $45,140 Indiana · $45,110 Virginia · $44,740 Idaho · $44,700 Pennsylvania · $43,920
Other healthcare salaries in Delaware
Registered Nurses · $99,520 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Nursing Assistants · $42,030 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $68,710 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,430 Nurse Practitioners · $131,040 Physicians, All Other · $297,470 Physical Therapists · $102,050 Dental Assistants · $47,600 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,790 Physician Assistants · $139,350 Pharmacists · $152,880
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Delaware?
Medical Assistants in Delaware earned a median of $44,490 a year ($21.39 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $38,750 to $46,890.
Where in Delaware do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Delaware, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $45,890.
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.