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Medical Assistant Salary in Utah (2026)
$21.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,586/year ($3,049/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,990 Medical Assistant jobs in Utah (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Medical Assistant salary of $45,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,586 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $45,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,263 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,470 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,041 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,586 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,049 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Utah?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Utah is $45,360 per year ($21.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,460 and $48,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Utah?
- On the median salary of $45,360, a single filer in Utah takes home about $36,586 per year ($3,049 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 9,990 Medical Assistant jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.