How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make in New Hampshire in 2026?

A typical Medical Assistant in New Hampshire earns about $23.09 per hour, or $48,020 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $4,002 a month and $923 a week. These figures represent typical pay across the state, covering Medical Assistants in clinics, hospitals, and physician offices alike.

New Hampshire pay runs about 5% above the national figures of $21.97 an hour and $45,690 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. That comparison places New Hampshire 11th among all 51 states for Medical Assistant pay. About 3,000 Medical Assistants work in New Hampshire, compared with 817,870 nationwide.

Entry-level positions in New Hampshire typically offer around $19.06 an hour, or about $39,640 a year, for Medical Assistants just starting out. That starting pay sits well below the state's typical figure of $48,020. Pay tends to move toward the typical figure within the first few years on the job, as new hires gain clinical experience and take on more responsibility.

Experienced Medical Assistants in New Hampshire often earn upwards of $24.80 an hour, or about $51,580 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $28.90 an hour, or $60,100 a year. That leaves a spread of $20,460 between entry-level and top-tier pay, a gap shaped mostly by years of experience, work setting, and the city where a Medical Assistant is employed.

New Hampshire Medical Assistant pay has climbed steadily over the past decade. In 2015, typical pay stood at $33,290 a year; by 2025 it had reached $48,020, a gain of $14,730. That amounts to a 44% rise over ten years, with much of the increase coming since 2021.

Nationally, Medical Assistant pay rose about 49% over the same ten years, slightly outpacing New Hampshire's 44% climb. Even so, New Hampshire's dollar gains kept typical pay ahead of the national figure. For someone entering the field now, that decade of increases shows pay has moved up consistently, though it makes no promises about future years.

Pay runs highest in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, which extends into southern New Hampshire, where Medical Assistants earn $50,740 a year, about 6% above the state figure. Manchester and Nashua, part of the Manchester-Nashua metro area, pay a bit less at $47,840 a year. Both figures cover each city's full metro area rather than the city alone.

Nashua sits at the lower end among New Hampshire's listed metro areas at $47,840 a year, putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying areas at $2,900. The Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area also carries the largest Medical Assistant workforce, with 10,750 employed there. Higher pay in that area generally tracks a higher cost of living, so the gap doesn't necessarily translate into more spending power.

New Hampshire's Medical Assistant pay compares closely with its neighbors. Massachusetts pays somewhat more, at $49,460 a year, about 3% above New Hampshire. Maine and Vermont both pay a bit less, at $47,580 and $47,250, roughly 1% and 2% below New Hampshire respectively. For Medical Assistants considering a move, certification or registration earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a nearby state.

Medical Assistants in New Hampshire typically earn $48,020 a year, a figure that has risen 44% over the past decade. Pay varies by experience, city, and workplace setting, but the overall trend has been upward. Readers weighing a move into the field can check New Hampshire's certification or registry requirements for specifics, and compare city pages for local figures before deciding where to work.