salary$61,500 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,360per year
Jobs in the area10,210people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Tacoma?
Expensive. Rent of $1,944 a month takes 37.9% 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 Tacoma, WA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $61,500 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $48,120 and $76,360.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Tacoma?
Typical rent of $1,944 a month takes 37.9% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.