salary$45,810 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$50,850per year
Jobs in the area1,350people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Winston-Salem?
Expensive. Rent of $1,457 a month takes 38.2% 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 Winston-Salem, NC?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $45,810 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $35,730 and $50,850.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Winston-Salem?
Typical rent of $1,457 a month takes 38.2% 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 Winston-Salem, NC metro area.