Medical Assistants Salary in New Jersey

Medical assistants in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $46,280 a year) and the least in Vineland ($44,100), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical assistants average at $47,400 and the median at $47,210 for 20,330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,120.

Medical Assistants average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$46,280
Atlantic City$44,800
Vineland$44,100

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$46,280	$45,950	$39,700	$38,357	103
Atlantic City	$44,800	$45,550	$39,620	$37,249	99
Vineland	$44,100	$45,360	$38,280	$36,726	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Assistants salary in other states

Medical Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9092.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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