salary$39,410 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$33,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,750per year
Jobs in the area12,400people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Dearborn?
Expensive. Rent of $1,601 a month takes 48.7% 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 Dearborn, MI?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $39,410 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $33,280 and $48,750.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Dearborn?
Typical rent of $1,601 a month takes 48.7% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.