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Arizona · BLS SOC 31-9092

Medical Assistant salary in Arizona

Median $41,580 · Top 10% earn $53,800+ · Roughly 16,808 workers in Arizona. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Arizona median
$41,580
$19.99/hr
Top 10%
$53,800
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$30,940
Entry-level range
Real pay
$41,831
CoL-adjusted (RPP 99.4)

Arizona pays close to the U.S. median for medical assistants — $41,580 versus the national median of $42,000. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 16,808 medical assistants.

What drives medical assistant pay in Arizona

Arizona MA demand is growing rapidly with retiree-driven primary care expansion. Banner Health is the largest single employer.

Arizona ranks #20 of 50 states

Where Arizona sits in the national distribution for medical assistant pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank State Median vs. Arizona
#19 Delaware $42,420 +$840
#18 Illinois $43,260 +$1,680
#17 Vermont $43,260 +$1,680
#20 Arizona (this page) $41,580 —
#23 Pennsylvania $41,160 −$420
#24 Utah $40,740 −$840
#25 Texas $40,320 −$1,260
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Education path for Arizona

The typical path is a postsecondary nondegree certificate (most common); some on-the-job, taking about 9 months. Tuition ranges from $1,200 (community college) to $18,000 (private accelerated). On the Arizona median of $41,580, payback periods are typically 1.9 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Medical Assistant salary in Arizona — FAQ

What is the average medical assistant salary in Arizona?
The median medical assistant salary in Arizona is $41,580 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $30,940; the top 10% earn $53,800 or more. About 16,808 people work in this role across the state.
How does Arizona medical assistant pay compare to the national average?
Arizona's median of $41,580 is $420 below the U.S. national median of $42,000. After adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.4), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $41,831.
Is medical assistant a good career in Arizona?
On the data: Arizona employs roughly 16,808 medical assistants, with a median wage of $41,580 and the top decile clearing $53,800. The role is projected to grow +14% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.
What's the hourly rate for medical assistants in Arizona?
At the Arizona median of $41,580 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $19.99/hr. The top 10% earn around $25.87/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $14.88/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Arizona-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 31-9092: Medical Assistants), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Arizona's RPP is 99.4 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.