FL · Bonita Springs · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Bonita Springs, FL

Medical Assistants in the Bonita Springs area earn a median of $20.91 per hour, about $43,500 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.27 and $22.69. That ranks 136th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 189th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in the Bonita Springs metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bonita Springs.

Medical Assistant pay in Bonita Springs, FL

The metro median is 5% above the Florida statewide median of $19.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 2,320 medical assistants employed in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area, 7.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.50).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.40$36,19018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.27$38,00014% below U.S. median
Median$20.91$43,5002% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.69$47,2007% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.15$48,1509% above U.S. median

How Bonita Springs ranks

  • 136th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 189th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 20 Florida 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 Bonita Springs

  • Overall prices in Cape Coral-Fort Myers run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $20.91 median hour buys what $20.43 buys at the national price level, 4% below 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$753
  • Per year: $37,638
  • Per month: $3,136
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bonita Springs

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$158
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,666
13-week assignment$21,658

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).

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Hospitals in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area

CMS lists 4 hospitals in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Lee Memorial Hospital
Fort Myers, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Cape Coral Hospital
Cape Coral, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Park Royal Hospital
Fort Myers, FL
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Lee County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Lee County (2 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
Fort Myers, FL19 mi$20.91/hr99,918
Cape Coral, FL24 mi$20.91/hr233,025
North Port, FL55 mi$21.66/hr92,875
Sarasota, FL83 mi$21.66/hr57,764
Weston, FL87 mi$21.40/hr70,674
Bradenton, FL92 mi$21.66/hr58,184

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License and tax basics in Florida

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

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

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Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Bonita Springs, FL?

Medical Assistants in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area have a median pay of $20.91 per hour, about $43,500 a year. The middle half earn between $18.27 and $22.69 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Cape Coral-Fort Myers ranks 189th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 136th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do medical assistants work in Bonita Springs?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area, led by Lee Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Bonita Springs as a medical assistant?

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

Is Bonita Springs in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Lee 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 Bonita Springs?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bonita Springs is $158 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,666 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Medical Assistant pay reportBonita Springs, FL · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Florida Physician Specialties, LLCJacksonville, FL · 1 wage offer$21.63/ hr$22–$22
  • Epe, LLC.Miami, FL · 1 wage offer$18.75/ hr$19–$19
  • New Face MD LLCMiami, FL · 1 wage offer$18.75/ hr$19–$19
  • San Jose Clinic PAJacksonville, FL · 1 wage offer$18.50/ hr$18–$18

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$18.50High$19

7 employer-reported wage offers for Medical Assistant in federal filings in Florida, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Medical Assistant - CMA - Telehealth SupportPermanent
    $19.00–$22.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Jacksonville, FL · posted today
  2. Medical Assistant | Multiple Specialties & Locations | First Physicians GroupPermanent
    $20.50–$28.90/ hour
    Sarasota Memorial Health Care System · Sarasota, FL · posted 8 days ago

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