How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make in Wisconsin in 2026?

A typical Medical Assistant in Wisconsin earns about $23.41 per hour, or $48,680 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $4,057 a month and about $936 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. These figures reflect pay across the state's clinics, hospitals, and physician offices.

This is 7% higher than the national typical pay of $45,690 a year, and it places Wisconsin 8th among all 51 states and Washington D.C. Roughly 13,810 Medical Assistants work across Wisconsin, compared with 817,870 nationwide. That ranking reflects a solid standing for the state relative to the rest of the country.

Entry-level Medical Assistants in Wisconsin typically start around $18.98 an hour, or about $39,480 a year, according to the same May 2025 wage data. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $23.41 an hour within the first few years on the job. New hires in smaller clinics or rural practices often start at the lower end of this range.

Experienced Medical Assistants in Wisconsin often earn upwards of $26.44 an hour, or around $55,000 a year, once they reach several years in the field. The top 10% of earners make over $57,990 a year, a gap of $18,510 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years of experience, and city all factor into where an individual lands within that range.

Wisconsin's typical pay for Medical Assistants climbed from $32,170 in 2015 to $48,680 in 2025, a gain of $16,510. That amounts to a 51% rise over the decade, according to government wage data tracked across that period. The increase has been steady rather than sudden, building year over year.

Nationally, Medical Assistant pay rose 49% over the same ten years. Wisconsin's growth has kept pace with the country as a whole, edging slightly ahead of the national pace. For someone starting out now, this record shows pay in the field has moved upward consistently, though past growth is not a guarantee of future increases.

Pay runs highest in the St. Paul metro area, where Medical Assistants earn about $52,570 a year, roughly 8% above the state figure. Kenosha and Milwaukee follow close behind, with typical pay of $49,620 and $49,590 a year. These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

At the other end, Beloit pays the least among the state's tracked cities, with typical pay of $46,600 a year, a spread of $5,970 between the highest and lowest cities. St. Paul also carries the largest Medical Assistant workforce in the state, with about 7,390 workers. Higher pay in cities like St. Paul generally tracks a higher cost of living, so the gap doesn't necessarily mean more take-home value.

Among neighboring states, Minnesota pays the most, with typical Medical Assistant pay of $50,480 a year, about 4% higher than Wisconsin. Illinois ($46,090) and Iowa ($45,480) both pay somewhat less, and Michigan trails furthest at $39,870 a year, 18% below Wisconsin's figure. Medical Assistant licensure or certification earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a nearby state, though requirements vary by employer and certifying body.

Medical Assistants in Wisconsin typically earn $48,680 a year, a figure that has climbed 51% over the past decade and now sits above the national typical pay. Readers weighing this career in Wisconsin can check the state's licensing or registry requirements for specifics on certification, and look at individual city pages for local pay figures in areas like Madison, Milwaukee, or Green Bay.