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How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make in Arizona nonmetropolitan area, AZ in 2026?

Typical pay for Medical Assistants in Arizona nonmetropolitan area, from federal wage data (May 2024), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Arizona.

$44,140
Typical pay a year
$21.22
Typical pay an hour
-4%
vs Arizona · -3% vs US
520
Medical Assistants employed in the area
Where Medical Assistant pay falls in Arizona nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$36,710
Starting out
$38,180
First years
$44,140
Typical
$46,140
Experienced
$48,750
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · Arizona nonmetropolitan area

A typical Medical Assistant in Arizona nonmetropolitan area, Arizona earns $21.22 per hour, or $44,140 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $3,678 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $36,710, and the top 10% of earners make over $48,750.

That pay is 4% below the Arizona figure of $45,940 and 3% below the national figure of $45,690. About 520 Medical Assistants work in Arizona nonmetropolitan area.

Medical Assistant pay in Arizona nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $21.22 an hour, or $44,140 a year.
  • That is 4% below the Arizona figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $36,710; the top 10% make over $48,750.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does a Medical Assistant make in Arizona nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in Arizona nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $17.65 an hour to more than $23.44 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Arizona and national figures.

Medical Assistant pay by career stage in Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Medical Assistant pay by career stage in Arizona nonmetropolitan area
Career stageArizona nonmetropolitan areaArizonaUnited States
Starting out$36,710$17.65 an hour$38,100$18.32 an hour$36,050$17.33 an hour
First years$38,180$18.36 an hour$40,370$19.41 an hour$38,470$18.50 an hour
Typical Medical Assistant$44,140$21.22 an hour$45,940$22.09 an hour$45,690$21.97 an hour
Experienced$46,140$22.18 an hour$48,450$23.29 an hour$49,180$23.65 an hour
Top 10%$48,750$23.44 an hour$51,310$24.67 an hour$59,310$28.52 an hour

BLS OES May 2024 (the latest vintage BLS published for this area; state and national columns are May 2025) · city figures cover Arizona nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

How Arizona nonmetropolitan area compares with other Arizona cities

Chandler pays Medical Assistants the most in Arizona at $46,830 a year, $2,690 more than Arizona nonmetropolitan area. The lowest-paying area in the state is Lake Havasu City at $40,690.

Typical Medical Assistant pay by metro area in Arizona
#CityTypical payHourlyVs Arizona nonmetropolitan areaMedical Assistants employed
1Chandler
metro incl. Phoenix · Mesa
$46,830$22.51+6%15,410
2Prescott
metro incl. Prescott Valley
$45,820$22.03+4%650
3Flagstaff$45,490$21.87+3%390
4Tucson$44,380$21.34+1%2,990
5Yuma$43,880$21.10-1%420
6Sierra Vista
metro incl. Douglas
$42,890$20.62-3%240
7Kingman
metro incl. Lake Havasu City
$40,690$19.56-8%520

Every metro area in Arizona with Medical Assistant wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Arizona typical pay $45,940

Is Arizona nonmetropolitan area a good place to work as a Medical Assistant?

-3%
vs national pay · -4% vs Arizona
520
Medical Assistants employed in Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Medical Assistant pay in Arizona nonmetropolitan area sits close to the national figure: $44,140 a year, 3% below the national rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Medical Assistant make in Arizona nonmetropolitan area, AZ?
A typical Medical Assistant in Arizona nonmetropolitan area earns $44,140 a year, or $21.22 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $36,710 and the top 10% earn over $48,750.
How much does a Medical Assistant make an hour in Arizona nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for Medical Assistants in Arizona nonmetropolitan area is $21.22. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $17.65, and the top 10% earn over $23.44 an hour.
What is the starting pay for a Medical Assistant in Arizona nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level Medical Assistant positions in Arizona nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $17.65 an hour, or $36,710 a year.
Is Medical Assistant pay in Arizona nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of Arizona?
Arizona nonmetropolitan area pay is 4% below the Arizona figure of $45,940 a year. Chandler pays the most in Arizona at $46,830.

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