salary$46,450 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,780per year
Top pay (top 10%)$58,530per year
Jobs in the area1,800people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Durham?
Expensive. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 46.4% 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 Durham, NC?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $46,450 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $37,780 and $58,530.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 46.4% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.