Medical Assistants Salary in Maryland

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for medical assistants in Maryland was $46,410 +1.6% vs national

Maryland vs United States

MarylandUnited States
Median annual$46,410$45,690
Median hourly$22.31$21.97
Employment16,390817,870
Location quotient1.131.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Maryland) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

What the data says

The median wage in Maryland is 1.6% above the national median — a difference of about $720 per year for a typical worker.

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $36,930, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $57,250 — a 1.6x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average medical assistants salary in Maryland?

The median annual wage in Maryland is $46,410 ($22.31 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Maryland compare to the national average for medical assistants?

The Maryland median of $46,410 is 1.6% higher than the U.S. median of $45,690.

How many medical assistants work in Maryland?

Approximately 16,390 are employed in Maryland, per BLS OES.