Medical Assistant salary in Boston, MA
Median pay, Boston metro
$50,740/year
about $24.39 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $47,950 – $59,160
Half of medical assistants in the Boston metro area earn more than $50,740 a year and half earn less. That's 11% higher than the national median of $45,690, and ranks #7 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,070 | $22.15 |
| 25th | $47,950 | $23.05 |
| Median (50th) | $50,740 | $24.39 |
| 75th | $59,160 | $28.44 |
| 90th (top earners) | $62,500 | $30.05 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a medical assistant job in the Boston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $47,950 ($23.05/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $47,950 to $59,160 ($23.05 to $28.44/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $59,160 ($28.44/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Certification (such as CMA or RMA) can raise pay and open more roles, and some employers pay for it.
- Check whether the role is front office, back office or both, since mixed roles are often paid like single ones.
- Ask about guaranteed hours: some clinics cut hours on slow days.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Boston metro. Occupation: Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.