salary$43,730 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,660per year
Jobs in the area2,190people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Provo?
Expensive. Rent of $1,375 a month takes 37.7% 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 Provo, UT?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT area is $43,730 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $35,240 and $49,660.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Provo?
Typical rent of $1,375 a month takes 37.7% 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 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area.