FL · Deerfield Beach · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Deerfield Beach, FL

Pay for medical assistants in the Deerfield Beach area centers on $21.40 per hour, or about $44,520 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.08 and the upper quarter over $22.97. That ranks 118th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 321st of 339 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Deerfield Beach. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Deerfield Beach.

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1 more open role from employers in Deerfield Beach. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Medical Assistant pay in Deerfield Beach, FL

The metro median is 8% above the Florida statewide median of $19.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 17,560 medical assistants employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 6.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.63$36,67017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.08$37,61015% below U.S. median
Median$21.40$44,5201% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.97$47,7808% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.93$51,85017% above U.S. median

How Deerfield Beach ranks

  • 118th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 321st of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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.

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What your pay buys in Deerfield Beach

  • Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.40 median hour buys what $18.75 buys at the national price level, 12% 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.

Estimate your Deerfield Beach paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$770
  • Per year: $38,520
  • Per month: $3,210
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Deerfield Beach

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$177
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,841
13-week assignment$23,933

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).

Open Medical Assistant roles in Florida

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Hospitals in Deerfield Beach

CMS lists 1 hospital in Deerfield Beach, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Broward Health North
Deerfield Beach, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Broward County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Broward County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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
Coconut Creek, FL4 mi$21.40/hr59,721
Boca Raton, FL4 mi$21.40/hr102,238

Medical Assistant jobs in Florida · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide

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.

Florida state guide

Other healthcare roles in Deerfield Beach

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Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Deerfield Beach, FL?

Medical Assistants in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $21.40 per hour, about $44,520 a year. The middle half earn between $18.08 and $22.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 321st of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 118th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Where do medical assistants work in Deerfield Beach?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Deerfield Beach, led by Broward Health North. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Broward 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 Deerfield Beach?

The federal per diem benchmark in Deerfield Beach is $177 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,841 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 reportDeerfield Beach, 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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