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Medical Assistant Salary in Arizona (2026)
$22.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,347/year ($3,196/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,460 Medical Assistant jobs in Arizona (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Medical Assistant salary of $45,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,347 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $45,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,333 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,514 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$746 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,347 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,196 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Arizona?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Arizona is $45,940 per year ($22.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,370 and $48,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $45,940, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $38,347 per year ($3,196 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 21,460 Medical Assistant jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.