salary$42,840 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Pittsburgh, PA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,790per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,010per year
Jobs in the area4,810people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Pittsburgh?
Expensive. Rent of $1,621 a month takes 45.4% 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Pittsburgh, PA area is $42,840 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $34,790 and $47,010.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Pittsburgh?
Typical rent of $1,621 a month takes 45.4% 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 Pittsburgh, PA metro area.