Medical Assistant salary in North Carolina
What medical assistants earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,140$21.70 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$38,490 – $47,500Top 10%: $50,850+
Jobs23,6500.91× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $46,520 | $22.36 | 6,060 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $46,160 | $22.19 | 3,810 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $43,620 | $20.97 | 3,040 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $46,450 | $22.33 | 1,800 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $46,090 | $22.16 | 1,730 |
| Asheville, NC | $44,420 | $21.36 | 1,470 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $45,810 | $22.03 | 1,350 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $38,490 | $18.51 | 1,300 |
| Wilmington, NC | $42,000 | $20.19 | 1,150 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $38,500 | $18.51 | 1,120 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $43,290 | $20.81 | 820 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $40,160 | $19.31 | 690 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $39,870 | $19.17 | 680 |
| Greenville, NC | $44,650 | $21.47 | 600 |
| Burlington, NC | $43,250 | $20.79 | 310 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $43,530 | $20.93 | 310 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $37,420 | $17.99 | 220 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $39,950 | $19.21 | 150 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $38,210 | $18.37 | 140 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450 Physician Assistants · $129,360
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in North Carolina?
Medical Assistants in North Carolina earned a median of $45,140 a year ($21.70 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $38,490 to $47,500.
Where in North Carolina do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $46,520.
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.