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Medical Assistants average salary by city in Virginia
- Charlottesville$43,120
- Richmond$43,060
- Virginia Beach$42,400
- Winchester$42,300
- Staunton$41,560
- Blacksburg$41,080
- Harrisonburg$40,960
- Lynchburg$40,730
- Roanoke$39,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $43,120 | $42,140 | $39,220 | $35,162 | 99 |
| Richmond | $43,060 | $44,490 | $38,730 | $35,117 | 98 |
| Virginia Beach | $42,400 | $43,620 | $38,340 | $34,624 | 98 |
| Winchester | $42,300 | $40,960 | $37,770 | $34,550 | 96 |
| Staunton | $41,560 | $39,410 | $37,730 | $33,998 | 91 |
| Blacksburg | $41,080 | $39,350 | $37,270 | $33,640 | 93 |
| Harrisonburg | $40,960 | $39,300 | $39,300 | $33,550 | 95 |
| Lynchburg | $40,730 | $40,210 | $36,610 | $33,379 | 89 |
| Roanoke | $39,300 | $37,780 | $36,750 | $32,312 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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