Medical Assistants Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$44,200
↑ 51.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Medical Assistants — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Medical Assistants — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 51.9% since 2011 ($29,100 → $44,200)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $44,200
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.0% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,200 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | $42,000 | +9.7% |
| 2022 | $38,270 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $37,190 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | $35,850 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | $34,800 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | $33,610 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | $32,480 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | $31,540 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $30,590 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | $29,960 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | $29,610 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | $29,370 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | $29,100 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.