Average Medical Assistant Salary in New Jersey

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Medical Assistant in New Jersey earns $44,600 per year, which is above the national average of $42,000. This translates to approximately $21.44 per hour, $1,715 biweekly, or $3,717 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$33,400	$16.06
Average (50th)	$44,600	$21.44
Experienced (75th)	$51,300	$24.66
Top Earners (90th)	$58,000	$27.88

Medical Assistant Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$48,200	$4,017/mo
Jersey City	$45,500	$3,792/mo
Trenton	$43,700	$3,642/mo
Edison	$42,400	$3,533/mo
Princeton	$41,500	$3,458/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Postsecondary nondegree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	14% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Medical Assistants in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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