Medical Assistant salary in Utah
What medical assistants earn in Utah and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,360$21.81 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$38,460 – $48,170Top 10%: $56,260+
Jobs9,9901.09× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Utah cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $46,080 | $22.16 | 3,910 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $43,730 | $21.03 | 2,190 |
| Ogden, UT | $46,380 | $22.30 | 1,750 |
| St. George, UT | $42,720 | $20.54 | 790 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $44,980 | $21.62 | 540 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $39,810 | $19.14 | 530 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $44,920 | $21.59 | 290 |
Hospitals and jobs in Utah
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
North Dakota · $45,980 Arizona · $45,940 Iowa · $45,480 Nevada · $45,200 North Carolina · $45,140 Indiana · $45,110
Other healthcare salaries in Utah
Registered Nurses · $84,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,880 Nursing Assistants · $39,840 Dental Assistants · $37,760 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,140 Dental Hygienists · $91,120 Physicians, All Other · $228,060 Pharmacists · $144,240 Nurse Practitioners · $130,920 Physical Therapists · $99,880 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,770
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Utah?
Medical Assistants in Utah earned a median of $45,360 a year ($21.81 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $38,460 to $48,170.
Where in Utah do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Utah, pay was highest in Ogden, UT at $46,380.
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.