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Medical attendant salary
Average medical attendant salary
$15.62
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Average medical attendant salary by state
Highest paying states for medical attendants
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $36,162 | $17.39 |
| 2 | Nevada | $36,196 | $17.40 |
| 3 | Idaho | $33,337 | $16.03 |
| 4 | Maine | $37,116 | $17.84 |
| 5 | Alaska | $39,202 | $18.85 |
| 6 | California | $38,349 | $18.44 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $32,630 | $15.69 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $33,934 | $16.31 |
| 9 | Oregon | $37,081 | $17.83 |
| 10 | Illinois | $32,310 | $15.53 |
| 11 | Arizona | $32,241 | $15.50 |
| 12 | Washington | $35,738 | $17.18 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $36,518 | $17.56 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $33,351 | $16.03 |
| 15 | Michigan | $31,672 | $15.23 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $32,869 | $15.80 |
| 17 | Delaware | $31,861 | $15.32 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $34,819 | $16.74 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $33,587 | $16.15 |
| 20 | Montana | $31,541 | $15.16 |
| 21 | Iowa | $31,739 | $15.26 |
| 22 | Virginia | $31,283 | $15.04 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $28,528 | $13.72 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $28,570 | $13.74 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $31,165 | $14.98 |
| 26 | Missouri | $28,586 | $13.74 |
| 27 | Vermont | $30,728 | $14.77 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $31,212 | $15.01 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $32,227 | $15.49 |
| 30 | New York | $32,888 | $15.81 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $28,172 | $13.54 |
| 32 | Georgia | $28,432 | $13.67 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $30,637 | $14.73 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $30,263 | $14.55 |
| 35 | Kansas | $28,275 | $13.59 |
| 36 | Ohio | $29,097 | $13.99 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $27,788 | $13.36 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $29,887 | $14.37 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | $30,409 | $14.62 |
| 40 | Indiana | $28,363 | $13.64 |
| 41 | Maryland | $30,500 | $14.66 |
| 42 | Colorado | $28,761 | $13.83 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $27,988 | $13.46 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $27,891 | $13.41 |
| 45 | Alabama | $26,182 | $12.59 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $26,068 | $12.53 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $27,333 | $13.14 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $23,918 | $11.50 |
| 49 | Texas | $26,574 | $12.78 |
| 50 | Florida | $24,463 | $11.76 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $25,934 | $12.47 |
Medical attendant salary details
A medical attendant's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a medical attendant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $32,495 | $2,708 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying medical attendant jobs
The highest paying types of medical attendants are registered nursing assistant, licensed nursing assistant, and medication aide.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRN | $39,642 | $3,304 | $19.06 | 72,309 |
| Patients Transporter | $29,476 | $2,456 | $14.17 | 126,533 |
| Certified Nurses' Aide | $32,566 | $2,714 | $15.66 | 171,087 |
| Nurses' Aide | $30,496 | $2,541 | $14.66 | 157,723 |
| Nurse Technician | $33,005 | $2,750 | $15.87 | 195,553 |
| Hospital Corpsman | $34,357 | $2,863 | $16.52 | 2,714 |
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Medical attendant salary trends
The average medical attendant salary has risen by $5,338 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average medical attendant earned $27,157 annually, but today, they earn $32,495 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for medical attendants over the last decade.
Compare medical attendant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average medical attendant salary over time
Compare medical attendant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Medical attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,500 | $15.62 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $30,900 | $14.85 | -4.5% |
| 2023 | $32,300 | $15.51 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $31,100 | $14.95 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $30,100 | $14.45 | +3.3% |
Recently added medical attendant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greif Brothers | Medical Attendant | Enon, VA | 06/10/2025 | $46,060 |
| Thomas Cuisine | Food Attendant at Community Regional Medical Center | Fresno, CA | 05/23/2025 | $43,827 |
| Pchsweb | Medical Respite Attendant | Mission, KS | 02/16/2025 | $34,769 |
| Unitex | Linen Attendant-Westchester Medical Center | Fine, NY | 02/03/2025 | $33,809 |
| Hyatt Hotels Corp | Barista/Market Attendant-Overnight |Medical, Dental, Vision After 30 Days, Free Room Nights, Paid | Jacksonville, FL | 01/18/2025 | $32,349 |
| Avispa Technology | Medical Telecommunications Attendant | Stanford, CA | 01/08/2025 | $52,175 |
| Hyatt Hotels Corp | Barista/Market Attendant-Overnight |Medical, Dental, Vision After 30 Days, Free Room Nights, Paid | Jacksonville, FL | 12/03/2024 | $32,349 |
| Thomas Management LLC | Graveyard-Food Attendant at Community Regional Medical Center | Fresno, CA | 11/24/2024 | $43,827 |
| Peninsula Community Health Services | Medical Respite Attendant | Bremerton, WA | 11/24/2024 | $34,227 |
| Thomas Management LLC | Food Attendant at Community Regional Medical Center | Fresno, CA | 10/18/2024 | $43,827 |
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