Cost of hiring a medical administrative assistant in Phoenix-Mesa, AZ
Phoenix-Mesa is a higher-paying market for medical administrative assistants: the median of $46,600 a year[1] is 1.7% above the Arizona statewide median of $45,820, and 1.5% above the US median of $45,930. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#129 of 516). With about 13,570 medical administrative assistants, 75% of the Arizona total, no area in Arizona employs more.
BLS occupation 43-6013, area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Phoenix-Mesa against Arizona and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ | $33,860 | $46,600 | $60,320 | |
| Arizona | $33,860 | $45,820 | $60,110 | |
| United States | $35,930 | $45,930 | $60,530 |
The middle half of medical administrative assistants in Phoenix-Mesa earns $40,230–$51,440. The top tenth earns $60,320 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 1.7 times.
What to budget for a medical administrative assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,860 | $2,822 | $16.28 | $48,371 |
| 25th percentile | $40,230 | $3,352 | $19.34 | $57,471 |
| Median | $46,600 | $3,883 | $22.40 | $66,571 |
| 75th percentile | $51,440 | $4,287 | $24.73 | $73,486 |
| 90th percentile | $60,320 | $5,027 | $29.00 | $86,171 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $6,370 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $4,840, or about $6,914 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
What a hire really costs in Phoenix-Mesa
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2], which adds about $19,971 to the $46,600 median and brings it to $66,571 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Phoenix-Mesa
Of the 17 roles we track in Phoenix-Mesa, this one ranks #14 by median pay. Project Coordinator is the highest at $100,780 and Virtual Receptionist the lowest at $39,340.
| Role | Median | vs medical administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +116.3% | 17,790 | |
| Accountant | +73.4% | 21,360 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +60.8% | 19,810 | |
| Recruiter | +60.2% | 15,430 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +60.1% | 12,220 | |
| Executive Assistant | +58.8% | 5,000 | |
| Office Manager | +40.5% | 23,940 | |
| Paralegal | +34.4% | 6,280 | |
| Bookkeeper | +11.5% | 16,280 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +8.0% | 2,650 | |
| HR Assistant | +7.6% | 1,080 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | +5.0% | 620 | |
| Administrative Assistant | +4.7% | 22,010 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | this role | 13,570 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -0.4% | 68,930 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -5.2% | 2,650 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -15.6% | 16,850 |
Other areas in Arizona
Across the 8 areas of Arizona with data for this job, the median runs from $38,160 in Sierra Vista-Douglas to $47,110 in Flagstaff, a gap of $8,950 a year.
| Area | Median | vs Phoenix-Mesa | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | +1.1% | 240 | |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ | this area | 13,570 | |
| Arizona (Nonmetro) | -0.5% | 370 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | -5.0% | 510 | |
| Yuma, AZ | -5.7% | 240 | |
| Tucson, AZ | -10.7% | 2,050 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | -12.2% | 650 |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a medical administrative assistant in Phoenix-Mesa, AZ?
About $66,571 a year at the median, or $5,548 a month: $46,600 in pay plus benefits and payroll taxes at the 30% share of total compensation in US private industry (June 2026). Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do medical administrative assistants earn in Phoenix-Mesa?
The median was $46,600 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $33,860, the 90th $60,320, and the middle half earned $40,230 to $51,440.
Is Phoenix-Mesa cheaper than the rest of Arizona for medical administrative assistants?
No, it costs more: a median of $46,600 against $45,820 statewide. Flagstaff pays the most ($47,110) and Sierra Vista-Douglas the least ($38,160).
How many medical administrative assistants work in Phoenix-Mesa?
BLS counts about 13,570 in the May 2025 survey. That is 75% of the Arizona total of 18,090.
Does a medical administrative assistant cost more than a customer support specialist in Phoenix-Mesa?
Yes: $190 a year more at the median. The medians are $46,600 and $46,410.
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/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-06.