Medical Assistant salary in New Jersey
What medical assistants earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,210$22.70 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$42,150 – $49,920Top 10%: $58,070+
Jobs20,3300.90× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,370 | $23.26 | 44,060 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $45,890 | $22.06 | 13,150 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $45,400 | $21.83 | 1,640 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $45,950 | $22.09 | 890 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $45,550 | $21.90 | 800 |
| Vineland, NJ | $45,360 | $21.81 | 240 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Maine · $47,580 Connecticut · $47,430 Nebraska · $47,370 Vermont · $47,250 Rhode Island · $47,190 Montana · $46,820
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040 Therapists, All Other · $100,250
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in New Jersey?
Medical Assistants in New Jersey earned a median of $47,210 a year ($22.70 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $42,150 to $49,920.
Where in New Jersey do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $48,370.
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.