salary$44,700 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,750per year
Jobs in the area840people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Davenport?
Expensive. Rent of $1,262 a month takes 33.9% 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 Davenport, IA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area is $44,700 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $37,140 and $48,750.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Davenport?
Typical rent of $1,262 a month takes 33.9% 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 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area.