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Medical Assistant Salary in Maryland (2026)
$22.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,478/year ($3,123/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,390 Medical Assistant jobs in Maryland (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Medical Assistant salary of $46,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,478 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $46,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,389 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,550 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,993 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,478 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,123 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Maryland?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Maryland is $46,410 per year ($22.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,390 and $49,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $46,410, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $37,478 per year ($3,123 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 16,390 Medical Assistant jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.