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Medical Assistants salary in Birmingham, Alabama

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Birmingham metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$35,640
Mean annual$36,100
Range (10th to 90th)$29,710 to $44,420
Birmingham, Alabama employment3,600
State vs national-17.8% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Birmingham medical assistants fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$29,71025TH$31,460MEDIAN$35,64075TH$37,84090TH$44,420

The middle 50% of workers earn between $31,460 and $37,840, with a median of $35,640.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Postsecondary nondegree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5

  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5

  • Administrative

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5

  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Technical

    4.0 / 5

  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

  2. 02

    Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.

  3. 03

    Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.

  4. 04

    Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.

  5. 05

    Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.

  6. 06

    Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.

  7. 07

    Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.

  8. 08

    Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Medical Assistants in Birmingham, Alabama?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Medical Assistants in the Birmingham metropolitan area is $35,640.
Does Birmingham pay more than the Alabama state average for Medical Assistants?
The Birmingham metro median is +1.9% versus the Alabama state median of $34,980.
How does Birmingham compare to the national median for Medical Assistants?
The Birmingham metro median is -17.8% versus the BLS national figure of $43,347.
What is the salary range for Medical Assistants in Birmingham?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $29,710 and the 90th-percentile at $44,420 for the Birmingham metro area.
What education is required for Medical Assistants?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Postsecondary nondegree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Birmingham CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.