Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Wisconsin | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $48,680 | $44,846 | +9% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.40 | $21.56 | +9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $51,732.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Medical Assistant in Wisconsin is $48,680, or about $23.40 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Medical Assistants is $44,846. Wisconsin is +9% above the national median.
Entry-level medical assistants in Wisconsin typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 13,810 medical assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $48,680, Wisconsin offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.