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Medical Assistants in Alabama earned a median of $36,100 a year ($17.35 an hour) in May 2025, 21% below the national median of $45,690; 13,300 were employed there, ranking #52 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $36,100 | $45,690 |
| Mean annual wage | $36,770 | $46,120 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.35 | $21.97 |
| 10th percentile | $29,630 | $36,050 |
| 25th percentile | $32,390 | $38,470 |
| 75th percentile | $38,360 | $49,180 |
| 90th percentile | $45,040 | $59,310 |
| Employment | 13,300 | 817,870 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 6.293 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.20 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.