Medical Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in District of Columbia
The median medical administrative assistant in District of Columbia earned $49,180 a year in May 2025[1], 7.1% above the US median of $45,930. That puts District of Columbia at #7 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6013. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $45,400 | $49,180 | $59,810 | |
| United States | $35,930 | $45,930 | $60,530 |
The middle half of medical administrative assistants in District of Columbia earns $46,920–$58,170; the top tenth earns $59,810 or more, 1.3 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the District of Columbia median that makes about $70,257 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in District of Columbia
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $57,680 | 18,960 |
What a medical administrative assistant does
A medical administrative assistant handles a clinic's front and back office: scheduling, insurance checks, referrals, patient messages and records.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | +1.7% | |
| Hawaii | +1.5% | |
| District of Columbia | +0.0% | |
| New Jersey | -1.1% | |
| Connecticut | -1.4% |
Questions
How much does a medical administrative assistant earn in District of Columbia?
The median was $49,180 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $46,920 to $58,170.
What does it cost to employ a medical administrative assistant in District of Columbia?
About $70,257 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in District of Columbia do medical administrative assistants earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $48,280 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6013: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436013.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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