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Medical Assistants in Pennsylvania earned a median of $43,920 a year ($21.12 an hour) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $45,690; 23,050 were employed there, ranking #33 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 | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $43,920 | $45,690 |
| Mean annual wage | $43,500 | $46,120 |
| Median hourly wage | $21.12 | $21.97 |
| 10th percentile | $36,810 | $36,050 |
| 25th percentile | $38,950 | $38,470 |
| 75th percentile | $46,490 | $49,180 |
| 90th percentile | $48,500 | $59,310 |
| Employment | 23,050 | 817,870 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.801 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.72 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.