Medical Assistant Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median medical assistant in the Detroit area earns $39,410 a year ($18.95 an hour), 14% below the U.S. median ($45,690) and 1% below the Michigan median ($39,870). Half of the 12,400 medical assistants there earn between $37,590 and $45,820.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,280 | $35,000 | $36,050 |
| 25th percentile | $37,590 | $37,420 | $38,470 |
| Median | $39,410 | $39,870 | $45,690 |
| 75th percentile | $45,820 | $46,020 | $49,180 |
| 90th percentile | $48,750 | $48,330 | $59,310 |
| Average | $41,380 | $41,550 | $46,120 |
| Jobs | 12,400 | 27,810 | 817,870 |
Detroit, MI ranks 47th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($61,970).
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Check my payMedical assistant pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $39,890
- Sacramento, CA: $61,970
- San Jose, CA: $61,940
- Seattle, WA: $61,500
- San Francisco, CA: $59,790
- Portland, OR: $56,240
- Minneapolis, MN: $52,570
- Boston, MA: $50,740
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.