Medical Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Wisconsin
The median medical administrative assistant in Wisconsin earned $48,380 a year in May 2025[1], 5.3% above the US median of $45,930. That puts Wisconsin at #11 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $39,640 | $48,380 | $58,190 | |
| United States | $35,930 | $45,930 | $60,530 |
The middle half of medical administrative assistants in Wisconsin earns $46,490–$51,900; the top tenth earns $58,190 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 Wisconsin median that makes about $69,114 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 Wisconsin
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $51,900 | 2,220 | |
| Madison, WI | $52,670 | 2,080 | |
| Eau Claire, WI | $48,230 | 350 | |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $49,000 | 80 | |
| Kenosha, WI | $47,930 | 140 | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $53,540 | 190 | |
| Appleton, WI | $50,300 | 140 | |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $47,840 | 370 | |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $47,930 | 260 | |
| Sheboygan, WI | $52,480 | 100 | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $47,160 | 80 | |
| Green Bay, WI | $50,960 | 240 | |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $52,730 | 80 | |
| Wausau, WI | $49,420 | 220 | |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $47,570 | 340 | |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $47,780 | 280 | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $47,610 | 90 |
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI pays the most ($48,560) and Janesville-Beloit, WI the least ($46,190): $2,370 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 Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | +0.2% | |
| New Hampshire | +0.1% | |
| Wisconsin | +0.0% | |
| Vermont | -0.4% | |
| Alaska | -1.1% |
Questions
How much does a medical administrative assistant earn in Wisconsin?
The median was $48,380 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $46,490 to $51,900.
What does it cost to employ a medical administrative assistant in Wisconsin?
About $69,114 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Wisconsin do medical administrative assistants earn the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $48,560 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/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.