Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $51,050 | $44,846 | +14% |
| Median hourly wage | $24.54 | $21.56 | +14% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $46,451.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Medical Assistant in District of Columbia is $51,050, or about $24.54 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Medical Assistants is $44,846. District of Columbia is +14% above the national median.
Entry-level medical assistants in District of Columbia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,260 medical assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $51,050, District of Columbia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, medical assistants rank 375 of the 465 occupations reported in District of Columbia — higher than 19% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Healthcare Support Workers, All Other at $73,590, Occupational Therapy Assistants at $66,390, Massage Therapists at $64,110 — all figures are median annual wages for District of Columbia.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. District of Columbia levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 152.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, medical assistants rank 375 of the 465 occupations reported in District of Columbia — higher than 19% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in District of Columbia | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $73,590 | $400 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $66,390 | $60 |
| Massage Therapists | $64,110 | $120 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $63,400 | $40 |
| Dental Assistants | $60,580 | $630 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $59,960 | $120 |
District of Columbia levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 152.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 465 occupations in District of Columbia.