Medical Assistant salary in Seattle, WA
Median pay, Seattle metro
$61,500/year
about $29.57 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $54,900 – $68,850
Half of medical assistants in the Seattle metro area earn more than $61,500 a year and half earn less. That's 35% higher than the national median of $45,690, and ranks #3 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $48,120 | $23.13 |
| 25th | $54,900 | $26.39 |
| Median (50th) | $61,500 | $29.57 |
| 75th | $68,850 | $33.10 |
| 90th (top earners) | $76,360 | $36.71 |
*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 Seattle metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $54,900 ($26.39/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $54,900 to $68,850 ($26.39 to $33.10/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $68,850 ($33.10/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, Seattle metro. Occupation: Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.