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Medical assistant salary in Seattle, WA

How much does a Medical Assistant make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$28.34
34%
above national average
Average $28.34
Low $23.21
High $34.61

The average salary for a medical assistant is $28.34 per hour in Seattle, WA. 725 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated August 16, 2026).

What Does a Medical Assistant Do?

A medical assistant supports allied health professionals in a clinical environment. They’re responsible for performing various clinical and administrative duties to increase the quality of care for the patient. Their job is critical to the success of doctors and nurses within a specific medical practice to ensure it runs efficiently.Daily tasks for medical assistants include:
  • Filling out billing and patient forms
  • Evaluating samples taken from patients
  • Administering patient refills of prescriptions
  • Performing exams on an as-needed basis
Learn more about what a Medical Assistant does

Medical Assistant job openings in Seattle, WA

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Medical Assistant - Primary Ca...
Pacific Medical Centers3.6out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$23.79 - $37.03 an hour
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Medical Assistant in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Triage Staffing
 
$103,324per year
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$81,552per year
Aya Healthcare
 
$80,548per year
Health Advocates Network, Inc.
 
$80,487per year
Rangam Consultants Inc.
 
$78,000per year
ATC Healthcare
 
$74,880per year

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Highest paying cities for Medical Assistants near Seattle, WA

  1. Olympia, WA
    $29.80 per hour
  2. Seattle, WA
    $28.34 per hour
  3. Bellevue, WA
    $27.98 per hour
  4. Mount Vernon, WA
    $27.62 per hour
  5. Everett, WA
    $27.31 per hour

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How much do similar professions as Medical Assistant get paid in Seattle, WA?

Entry Level Medical Assistant

Job openings
Average $23.09 per hour

Senior Medical Assistant

Job openings
Average $31.92 per hour