salary$43,830 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$54,840per year
Jobs in the area5,180people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Cleveland?
Expensive. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 35.0% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Cleveland, OH area is $43,830 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $37,110 and $54,840.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 35.0% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.