salary$46,640 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$59,300per year
Jobs in the area13,890people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Washington?
Expensive. Rent of $2,370 a month takes 61.0% 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 Washington, DC?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $46,640 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $37,440 and $59,300.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Washington?
Typical rent of $2,370 a month takes 61.0% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.