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Medical Assistants in District of Columbia earned a median of $51,050 a year ($24.54 an hour) in May 2025, 12% above the national median of $45,690; 2,260 were employed there, ranking #3 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 | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $51,050 | $45,690 |
| Mean annual wage | $54,890 | $46,120 |
| Median hourly wage | $24.54 | $21.97 |
| 10th percentile | $39,620 | $36,050 |
| 25th percentile | $47,740 | $38,470 |
| 75th percentile | $59,850 | $49,180 |
| 90th percentile | $76,900 | $59,310 |
| Employment | 2,260 | 817,870 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.219 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.61 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.