Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $48,000 | $44,846 | +7% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.08 | $21.56 | +7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $44,486.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Medical Assistant in New York is $48,000, or about $23.08 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Medical Assistants is $44,846. New York is +7% above the national median.
Entry-level medical assistants in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 40,710 medical assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $48,000, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.