Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Seattle

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Average Pay
$
28.3
Hourly
Low
$
18
High
$
40.48
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Seattle?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Seattle is $28.3 per hour, which is equal to $58871 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 3264 recent job postings for medical assistants in Seattle.

Medical Assistant Salary in by Cities

Discover how medical assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.
$
29.2
New York
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$
29.1
New York
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$
29.3
New York
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Certified Medical Assistants vs. Medical Assistants in Seattle

Certified medical assistants in Seattle earn more on average than those without certification
81% of healthcare institutions require certification for medical assistants (up 30% from 2021), according to the NHA. 
Certification in Washington can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Seattle

In Seattle, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is primary care, with an average pay of $27.09 per hour. Followed by urgent care with $27.04 and pediatrics with $26.67 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
primary care
$
27.09
/hr
$
27.09
/hr
2.
urgent care
$
27.04
/hr
$
27.04
/hr
3.
pediatrics
$
26.67
/hr
$
26.67
/hr
4.
cardiology
$
26.66
/hr
$
26.66
/hr
5.
dermatology
$
25.71
/hr
$
25.71
/hr
6.
family medicine
$
25.21
/hr
$
25.21
/hr
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Job Openings

UW1861 University of Washington

MA / Medical Assistant - Reproductive Medicine

Full Time
$
33.68
/hr
Seattle
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Actalent

Certified Medical Assistant

Full Time
$
27
/hr
Seattle
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Neighborcare Health

Medical Assistant, Certified (1.0 FTE) 45th Street Clinic

Full Time
$
29.97
/hr
Seattle
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Certified Medical Assistant II, North Seattle

Full Time
$
35.68
/hr
Seattle
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Pacific Medical Centers

Medical Assistant Registered/ MA-R - Orthopedics

Full Time
$
27.54
/hr
Seattle
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