salary$42,000 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the Wilmington, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$50,290per year
Jobs in the area1,150people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Wilmington?
Expensive. Rent of $1,730 a month takes 49.4% 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 Wilmington, NC?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Wilmington, NC area is $42,000 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $34,390 and $50,290.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Wilmington?
Typical rent of $1,730 a month takes 49.4% 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 Wilmington, NC metro area.