AZ · Marana · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Marana, AZ

Pay for medical assistants in the Marana area centers on $22.16 per hour, or about $46,090 a year. The lower quarter earns under $19.74 and the upper quarter over $23.35. The CMS hospital directory lists 52 hospitals in the Marana metro area. That ranks 77th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 123rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Marana.

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Roles in other cities of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ

$19.01–$26.85/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101915873440
New this week
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Medical Assistant

Mayo Clinic · Phoenix, AZ

$20.98–$29.19/ hour
  • Req 101629136192
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring medical assistants near Marana

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health6$22.93
Mayo Clinic1$25.09
One Medical1$24

Medical Assistant pay in Marana, AZ

The metro median is 1% above the Arizona statewide median of $21.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 17,230 medical assistants employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 7.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.43).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.72$38,94012% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.74$41,0607% below U.S. median
Median$22.16$46,0904% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.35$48,57010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$26.09$54,27023% above U.S. median

How Marana ranks

  • 77th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 123rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 6 Arizona metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Marana

  • Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.16 median hour buys what $21.45 buys at the national price level, 1% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Marana paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$798
  • Per year: $39,888
  • Per month: $3,324

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Marana

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$135
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

Travel medical assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area

CMS lists 52 hospitals in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, 10 of the 29 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital
Mesa, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr
Scottsdale, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Mayo Clinic Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Phoenix Va Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Glendale, AZ
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5No
Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
City Of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix
Goodyear, AZ
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5No
Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Pinal County

HRSA lists 26 active primary care shortage designations that include Pinal County (10 geographic, 1 population-group, 15 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Tucson, AZ27 mi$20.63/hr554,013
Casa Grande, AZ48 mi$22.16/hr68,927
Queen Creek, AZ60 mi$22.16/hr83,781

Medical Assistant jobs in Arizona · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arizona

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arizona state guide

Other healthcare roles in Marana

Marana city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Marana, AZ?

Medical Assistants in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $22.16 per hour, about $46,090 a year. The middle half earn between $19.74 and $23.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Marana a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 123rd of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 77th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical assistants in Marana?

We list 8 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Marana.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Marana as a medical assistant?

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Marana in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 26 active primary care shortage designations that include Pinal County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Marana?

The federal per diem benchmark in Marana is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Marana?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthPhoenix, AZ · 8 postings$22.93/ hr$18–$31
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 11 postings$33.96/ hr$27–$41
  • CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 21 postings$31.77/ hr$26–$42
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 11 postings$31.60/ hr$26–$37

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Low$19Median$23.46High$30

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3Open now: 10 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Medical Assistant ChandlerPermanent
    $19.01–$26.85/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Chandler, AZ · posted 2 days ago
  2. Medical Assistant GilbertPermanent
    $19.01–$26.85/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ · posted 2 days ago

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