Medical Assistant salary in Massachusetts
What medical assistants earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,460$23.78 per hour
vs U.S.+8%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$46,910 – $58,100Top 10%: $61,870+
Jobs14,8800.78× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $50,740 | $24.39 | 10,750 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $47,020 | $22.61 | 4,120 |
| Worcester, MA | $47,240 | $22.71 | 1,770 |
| Springfield, MA | $48,510 | $23.32 | 1,280 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $49,900 | $23.99 | 380 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $45,990 | $22.11 | 280 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $47,260 | $22.72 | 270 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $49,020 | $23.57 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Minnesota · $50,480 Oregon · $50,410 California · $49,660 Wisconsin · $48,680 Hawaii · $48,410 Colorado · $48,400
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640 Physical Therapists · $103,790
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Massachusetts?
Medical Assistants in Massachusetts earned a median of $49,460 a year ($23.78 an hour) in May 2025, 8% more than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $46,910 to $58,100.
Where in Massachusetts do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $50,740.
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.