Medical Assistant Salary in Utah: $46,500 Average

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Average base salary, Utah

$46,500 / year

≈ $3,900 per month · $22.36 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Utah · median $47,000

25th percentile
$40,000Average
$46,50075th percentile
$50,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Medical Assistant salary by state

Alabama$38,000

Alaska$58,500

Arizona$47,500

Arkansas$40,500

California$57,000

Colorado$51,000

Connecticut$50,500

Delaware$46,000

District of Columbia$57,000

Florida$45,000

Georgia$44,000

Hawaii$51,500

Idaho$46,000

Illinois$47,500

Indiana$46,000

Iowa$46,500

Kansas$43,000

Kentucky$42,500

Louisiana$37,500

Maine$50,500

Maryland$48,000

Massachusetts$53,500

Michigan$43,000

Minnesota$53,500

Mississippi$37,500

Missouri$43,500

Montana$48,000

Nebraska$49,500

Nevada$45,500

New Hampshire$51,000

New Jersey$49,000

New Mexico$43,000

New York$50,500

North Carolina$45,500

North Dakota$48,500

Ohio$44,000

Oklahoma$42,000

Oregon$54,000

Pennsylvania$45,000

Rhode Island$49,000

South Carolina$44,000

South Dakota$43,500

Tennessee$43,000

Texas$42,500

Utah$46,500

Vermont$50,000

Virginia$45,500

Washington$60,500

West Virginia$39,500

Wisconsin$51,000

Wyoming$44,000

About this role

Medical Assistant is a professional role in the Healthcare Support job family, focused on Medical Assistant work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Medical Assistants do

Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate

Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.

Top skills: Social Perceptiveness Speaking Active Listening Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Service Orientation

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Medical Assistant salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

773,550 workers

$47,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

25,350 workers

$49,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

15,060 workers

$48,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

12,250 workers

$51,500

Educational Services

9,840 workers

$52,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

6,950 workers

$51,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

5,060 workers

$49,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

3,530 workers

$50,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Medical Assistant pays 4% below the average across 17 roles in the Healthcare Support job family (family average $49,500).

Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Support

Psychiatric Aide$47,500

Phlebotomist$47,000

Occupational Therapy Aide$45,500

Nursing Assistant$44,000

Dental Assistant$52,000

Medical Equipment Preparer$52,500

Medical Transcriptionist$43,000

Orderly$42,000

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41,500

Physical Therapist Aide$37,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Medical Assistant make?

The average base salary for a Medical Assistant in the United States is $47,500 per year, or about $22.84 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $40,000 and $51,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Support roles?

The Healthcare Support job family averages $49,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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