salary$50,740 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$62,500per year
Jobs in the area10,750people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Boston?
Expensive. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 73.6% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Boston, MA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $50,740 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $46,070 and $62,500.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 73.6% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.