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Medical Assistant Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$43,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.00/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
66,110
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$42,238 #45 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Florida, explained

Medical assistants in Florida earn a median of $43,680 per year ($21.00 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $35,880, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $49,040. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $43,680 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $43,680 is worth about $42,238 in national buying power — ranking Florida #45 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,880
$17.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$43,680
$21.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$49,040
$23.58/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $43,680 $42,238
Georgia $41,600 $43,201 +$2,080
Alabama $36,100 $40,643 +$7,580

Medical Assistant in Florida: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Florida?

Medical assistants in Florida earn a median of $43,680 per year ($21.00 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Florida pay medical assistants well?

At $43,680, Florida pays 4% below the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 66,110 work in the state.

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