salary$48,370 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$59,910per year
Jobs in the area44,060people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford New York?
Expensive. Rent of $2,806 a month takes 69.6% 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 New York, NY?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $48,370 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $37,390 and $59,910.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in New York?
Typical rent of $2,806 a month takes 69.6% 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.