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Medical Assistant salary in Arizona

Updated Updated for 2026 tax law

A medical assistant in Arizona earns a median of $45,940 a year ($22.09/hour equivalent), 0.5% above the national median of $45,690. Arizona ranks #23 of 51 states. About 21,460 people do this job in Arizona.

Take-home pay in Arizona

At the Arizona median, a single filer keeps about $38,347 a year after federal, FICA and Arizona taxes — $1,475 every two weeks. Try your own numbers with the Arizona paycheck calculator.

Take-home pay (every 2 weeks)
$1,474.88
$38,347 per year · 16.5% total tax rate
Gross pay
$1,766.92
Federal income tax
−$128.18
Social Security (6.2%)
−$109.55
Medicare (1.45%)
−$25.62
Arizona income tax
−$28.69
Take-home pay
$1,474.88
Annual breakdown
Gross
$45,940
Federal
$3,333
FICA
$3,514
State + local
$746
Net
$38,347
Marginal federal rate
12.0%
Marginal state rate
2.5%

2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.

How Arizona compares

RankStateMedian salary
#1Washington$59,290
#2Alaska$52,560
#3District of Columbia$51,050
#4Minnesota$50,480
#5Oregon$50,410
#23Arizona$45,940
#49Louisiana$36,320
#50Alabama$36,100
#51Mississippi$35,360

See the national medical assistant salary page for the full pay range and all states.

BLS occupation: Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092), May 2025, state estimates.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a medical assistant make in Arizona?

The median salary is $45,940 a year and the average is $45,790 (BLS May 2025).

Is Arizona a good state for medical assistants?

Arizona ranks #23 of 51 states for median pay in this job, 1% above the national median of $45,690.

What is $45,940 after taxes in Arizona?

About $38,347 a year ($1,475 every two weeks) for a single filer in 2026.

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Estimates for information only — not tax, legal or financial advice.