Medical assistant salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for medical assistants and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Washington leaves the most: about $48,997 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $59,290 | $48,997 | $4,083 | 19,500 |
| Alaska | $52,560 | $44,412 | $3,701 | 2,140 |
| New Hampshire | $48,020 | $40,764 | $3,397 | 3,000 |
| California | $49,660 | $40,315 | $3,360 | 117,060 |
| Massachusetts | $49,460 | $39,541 | $3,295 | 14,880 |
| New Jersey | $47,210 | $38,551 | $3,213 | 20,330 |
| Nevada | $45,200 | $38,498 | $3,208 | 7,760 |
| New York | $48,000 | $38,482 | $3,207 | 40,710 |
| Florida | $43,680 | $37,277 | $3,106 | 66,110 |
| North Carolina | $45,140 | $37,124 | $3,094 | 23,650 |
| Illinois | $46,090 | $37,077 | $3,090 | 20,260 |
| Virginia | $44,740 | $36,371 | $3,031 | 16,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,920 | $36,121 | $3,010 | 23,050 |
| South Dakota | $41,870 | $35,823 | $2,985 | 1,340 |
| Ohio | $42,810 | $35,679 | $2,973 | 28,950 |
| Wyoming | $40,920 | $35,059 | $2,922 | 1,040 |
| Georgia | $41,600 | $34,278 | $2,857 | 28,780 |
| Tennessee | $39,570 | $33,974 | $2,831 | 19,180 |
| Texas | $39,520 | $33,934 | $2,828 | 75,340 |
| Michigan | $39,870 | $32,772 | $2,731 | 27,810 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.