salary$51,720 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,900per year
Top pay (top 10%)$62,380per year
Jobs in the area2,090people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Spokane?
Expensive. Rent of $1,489 a month takes 34.5% 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 Spokane, WA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area is $51,720 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $43,900 and $62,380.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Spokane?
Typical rent of $1,489 a month takes 34.5% 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area.