salary$46,160 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$56,420per year
Jobs in the area3,810people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Raleigh?
Expensive. Rent of $1,822 a month takes 47.4% 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 Raleigh, NC?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $46,160 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $37,720 and $56,420.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Raleigh?
Typical rent of $1,822 a month takes 47.4% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.