DE · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-9092

Medical Assistants Salary in Delaware

Median Annual Salary $41,830 -5% below national average (national: $44,200)
$42,500Mean Annual
$20Median Hourly
2,980Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$41,830
$34,270
10th pct.
$51,170
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$34,270$16.48
25th percentile$37,550$18.06
50th percentile (median)$41,830$20.11
75th percentile$46,240$22.23
90th percentile (top earners)$51,170$24.60
Mean (average)$42,500$20.43

How Delaware Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Delaware
Delaware (current) $41,830
Washington $55,120 +32%
Alaska $51,860 +24%
Oregon $49,900 +19%
District of Columbia $49,740 +19%
Minnesota $49,380 +18%
Hawaii $48,820 +17%
Massachusetts $48,540 +16%
California $48,050 +15%

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Related Occupations in Delaware

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $41,770 N/A
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $41,730 80
Office Clerks, General $41,600 6,710
Tax Preparers $42,110 250
Self-Enrichment Teachers $42,220 360
Orderlies $42,440 200

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Medical Assistants salary in Delaware?

The mean medical assistants salary in Delaware is $42,500 per year. The median (middle) salary is $41,830 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Medical Assistants in Delaware?

Entry-level medical assistantss (10th percentile) in Delaware typically earn around $34,270 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $37,550 per year.

What is the highest Medical Assistants salary in Delaware?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Delaware make approximately $51,170 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $46,240 per year.

How does the Delaware Medical Assistants salary compare to the national average?

The median medical assistants salary in Delaware is $41,830, which is -5% below national average of $44,200.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes