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Medical Assistants in Massachusetts earned a median of $49,460 a year ($23.78 an hour) in May 2025, 8% above the national median of $45,690; 14,880 were employed there, ranking #7 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 | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $49,460 | $45,690 |
| Mean annual wage | $51,850 | $46,120 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.78 | $21.97 |
| 10th percentile | $43,280 | $36,050 |
| 25th percentile | $46,910 | $38,470 |
| 75th percentile | $58,100 | $49,180 |
| 90th percentile | $61,870 | $59,310 |
| Employment | 14,880 | 817,870 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.09 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.78 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.