Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 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.