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Doctor assistant salary
Average doctor assistant salary
$16.76
$34,867 yearly
Entry-level doctor assistant salary
$23,000 yearly salaryUpdated December 15, 2025
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Average doctor assistant salary by state
Highest paying states for doctor assistants
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $46,794 | $22.50 |
| 2 | Maine | $40,732 | $19.58 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $46,115 | $22.17 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $43,314 | $20.82 |
| 5 | Washington | $40,365 | $19.41 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $40,186 | $19.32 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $44,087 | $21.20 |
| 8 | New York | $41,693 | $20.04 |
| 9 | Alaska | $40,376 | $19.41 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $39,570 | $19.02 |
| 11 | Michigan | $35,886 | $17.25 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $34,672 | $16.67 |
| 13 | Oregon | $37,971 | $18.26 |
| 14 | California | $42,946 | $20.65 |
| 15 | Maryland | $41,001 | $19.71 |
| 16 | Illinois | $37,202 | $17.89 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $42,739 | $20.55 |
| 18 | Arizona | $34,118 | $16.40 |
| 19 | Ohio | $32,747 | $15.74 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $43,858 | $21.09 |
| 21 | Vermont | $39,760 | $19.12 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $34,350 | $16.51 |
| 23 | Indiana | $32,082 | $15.42 |
| 24 | Colorado | $32,811 | $15.77 |
| 25 | Utah | $31,591 | $15.19 |
| 26 | Iowa | $32,713 | $15.73 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $33,643 | $16.17 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $32,728 | $15.73 |
| 29 | Nevada | $33,524 | $16.12 |
| 30 | Idaho | $31,821 | $15.30 |
| 31 | Florida | $28,946 | $13.92 |
| 32 | Delaware | $34,763 | $16.71 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $29,578 | $14.22 |
| 34 | Texas | $29,767 | $14.31 |
| 35 | Virginia | $34,787 | $16.72 |
| 36 | Montana | $30,711 | $14.76 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $30,717 | $14.77 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $29,740 | $14.30 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $31,040 | $14.92 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $30,179 | $14.51 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $27,235 | $13.09 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $27,538 | $13.24 |
| 43 | Georgia | $27,927 | $13.43 |
| 44 | Missouri | $28,737 | $13.82 |
| 45 | Kansas | $27,833 | $13.38 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $26,645 | $12.81 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $28,644 | $13.77 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $25,983 | $12.49 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $24,977 | $12.01 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $25,911 | $12.46 |
| 51 | Alabama | $24,390 | $11.73 |
Doctor assistant salary details
A doctor assistant's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $51,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a doctor assistant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| Average | $34,867 | $2,906 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
$38,000$37,400$36,800$36,200$35,600$35,000
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Doctor assistant salary trends
The average doctor assistant salary has risen by $6,565 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average doctor assistant earned $28,302 annually, but today, they earn $34,867 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for doctor assistants over the last decade.
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Average doctor assistant salary over time
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Doctor assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,900 | $16.76 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $33,800 | $16.27 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $32,700 | $15.72 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $31,600 | $15.19 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $30,700 | $14.75 | +3.0% |
Recently added doctor assistant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Health | Patient Access Associate 2, Doctors Hospital Bonus A To 2P | Coral Gables, FL | 06/29/2025 | $35,521 |
| Baptisthlth | Patient Access Associate 2, Doctors Hospital Bonus A To 2P | Coral Gables, FL | 06/29/2025 | $35,521 |
| Domino's | Company Car Provided Delivery Driver Office Park DR. | Jackson, MS | 06/27/2025 | $31,305 |
| Petvet Care Centers | Doctor Assistant | Marina del Rey, CA | 06/25/2025 | $41,740 |
| Baptist Health South Florida | Patient Access Associate 2, Doctors Hospital Bonus A To 2P | Coral Gables, FL | 06/22/2025 | $35,521 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | Office Coordinator-Mount Sinai Doctors Medical Group | New York, NY | 06/21/2025 | $34,436 |
| Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists | Doctors Assistant-Veterinary Scribe | Buzzards Bay, MA | 06/20/2025 | $45,914 |
| Medical Assistant In Patchogue, New York | GAP Year Doctors Assistant | Setauket-East Setauket, NY | 06/10/2025 | $41,740 |
| Domino's Franchise | Delivery Driver Office Park DR | Jackson, MS | 06/08/2025 | $31,305 |
| SB Clinical Practice Management Plan | GAP Year Doctors Assistant | Setauket-East Setauket, NY | 06/06/2025 | $41,740 |
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Updated December 15, 2025