Medical Assistant Salary in Raleigh, NC
Updated
The median medical assistant in the Raleigh area earns $46,160 a year ($22.19 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($45,690) and 2% above the North Carolina median ($45,140). Half of the 3,810 medical assistants there earn between $39,450 and $47,420.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,720 | $36,010 | $36,050 |
| 25th percentile | $39,450 | $38,490 | $38,470 |
| Median | $46,160 | $45,140 | $45,690 |
| 75th percentile | $47,420 | $47,500 | $49,180 |
| 90th percentile | $56,420 | $50,850 | $59,310 |
| Average | $45,170 | $44,090 | $46,120 |
| Jobs | 3,810 | 23,650 | 817,870 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($61,970).
Paid less than $46,160? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my payMedical assistant pay in other cities
- Charlotte, NC: $46,520
- 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
- All cities
Similar jobs in Raleigh, NC
- Dental Assistant: $58,750
- Home Health Aide: $32,570
- Nursing Assistant: $39,710
- All jobs in Raleigh, NC
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.