Medical Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in New Hampshire
The median medical administrative assistant in New Hampshire earned $48,410 a year in May 2025[1], 5.4% above the US median of $45,930. That puts New Hampshire at #10 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $39,440 | $48,410 | $59,600 | |
| United States | $35,930 | $45,930 | $60,530 |
The middle half of medical administrative assistants in New Hampshire earns $45,020–$53,470; the top tenth earns $59,600 or more, 1.5 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 New Hampshire median that makes about $69,157 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 New Hampshire
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $52,290 | 760 | |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $52,980 | 1,020 | |
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $53,100 | 170 | |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $48,370 | 520 |
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($48,570) and Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area the least ($46,810): $1,760 a year apart for the same job.
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 New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | +0.5% | |
| Connecticut | +0.2% | |
| New Hampshire | +0.0% | |
| Wisconsin | -0.1% | |
| Vermont | -0.4% |
Questions
How much does a medical administrative assistant earn in New Hampshire?
The median was $48,410 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $45,020 to $53,470.
What does it cost to employ a medical administrative assistant in New Hampshire?
About $69,157 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in New Hampshire do medical administrative assistants earn the most?
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $48,570 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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