salary$43,880 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Yuma, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,970per year
Jobs in the area420people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Yuma?
Expensive. Rent of $1,632 a month takes 44.6% 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 Yuma, AZ?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Yuma, AZ area is $43,880 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $36,400 and $49,970.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Yuma?
Typical rent of $1,632 a month takes 44.6% 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 Yuma, AZ metro area.