salary$49,590 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$58,990per year
Jobs in the area4,170people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Milwaukee?
Expensive. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 31.1% 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 Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $49,590 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $41,040 and $58,990.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 31.1% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.