salary$46,080 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$57,070per year
Jobs in the area3,910people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Salt Lake City?
Expensive. Rent of $1,608 a month takes 41.9% 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 Salt Lake City, UT?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area is $46,080 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $37,210 and $57,070.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Salt Lake City?
Typical rent of $1,608 a month takes 41.9% 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 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area.