FL · Palm Coast · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Palm Coast, FL

Pay for medical assistants in the Palm Coast area centers on $18.64 per hour, or about $38,760 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.78 and the upper quarter over $21.59. That ranks 237th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 319th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Palm Coast. The free report below lists employers near Palm Coast and what they pay.

Medical Assistant pay in Palm Coast, FL

The metro median is 6% below the Florida statewide median of $19.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 1,400 medical assistants employed in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area, 6.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.25).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.66$34,65022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.78$36,98016% below U.S. median
Median$18.64$38,76012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.59$44,9102% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.60$47,0106% above U.S. median

How Palm Coast ranks

  • 237th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 319th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 11th 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 Palm Coast

  • Overall prices in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.64 median hour buys what $18.76 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.

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Estimate your Palm Coast paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$671
  • Per year: $33,552
  • Per month: $2,796
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Palm Coast

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Palm Coast

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Palm Coast, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventhealth Palm Coast
Palm Coast, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway
Palm Coast, FL
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 Flagler County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Flagler County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 14 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
Daytona Beach, FL25 mi$18.64/hr86,015
Port Orange, FL32 mi$18.64/hr66,556
Sanford, FL52 mi$19.06/hr66,919
Ocala, FL60 mi$17.75/hr70,251
Apopka, FL60 mi$19.06/hr62,777
Jacksonville, FL61 mi$19.10/hr1,009,833

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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.

Florida state guide

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Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Palm Coast, FL?

Medical Assistants in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area have a median pay of $18.64 per hour, about $38,760 a year. The middle half earn between $17.78 and $21.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach ranks 319th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 237th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical assistants work in Palm Coast?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Palm Coast, led by Adventhealth Palm Coast. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Flagler 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 Palm Coast?

The federal per diem benchmark in Palm Coast is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Pay report · Medical Assistant near Palm Coast, FL
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Your Medical Assistant pay reportPalm Coast, 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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