salary$44,340 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,810per year
Jobs in the area5,560people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Cincinnati?
Expensive. Rent of $1,379 a month takes 37.3% 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 Cincinnati, OH?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area is $44,340 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $36,020 and $49,810.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Cincinnati?
Typical rent of $1,379 a month takes 37.3% 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.