Medical Assistant salary in New York
What medical assistants earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,000$23.08 per hour
vs U.S.+5%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$43,600 – $55,120Top 10%: $59,480+
Jobs40,7100.80× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in New York 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 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $44,650 | $21.47 | 2,310 |
| Rochester, NY | $41,710 | $20.05 | 1,890 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $44,870 | $21.57 | 1,390 |
| Syracuse, NY | $44,250 | $21.27 | 1,230 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $45,450 | $21.85 | 1,060 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $44,190 | $21.25 | 430 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $40,460 | $19.45 | 400 |
| Ithaca, NY | $53,760 | $25.85 | 390 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $44,020 | $21.16 | 330 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $39,860 | $19.16 | 320 |
| Binghamton, NY | $41,110 | $19.76 | 290 |
| Elmira, NY | $40,010 | $19.23 | 190 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,860 | $23.01 | 190 |
| Kingston, NY | $42,620 | $20.49 | 90 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $39,110 | $18.80 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Hawaii · $48,410 Colorado · $48,400 New Hampshire · $48,020 Maine · $47,580 Connecticut · $47,430 Nebraska · $47,370
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $97,280
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in New York?
Medical Assistants in New York earned a median of $48,000 a year ($23.08 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $43,600 to $55,120.
Where in New York do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in Ithaca, NY at $53,760.
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.