PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Medical Assistant II Med Grp
Advocate Health · Cartersville, GA
$22.90–$34.35/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Medical Assistant jobs in Albany, GA
Pay for medical assistants in the Albany area centers on $17.48 per hour, or about $36,350 a year. The lower quarter earns under $16.31 and the upper quarter over $19.68. That ranks 332nd of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 235th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Albany. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Albany.
- $17.48median pay per hour, Albany
- $16–$20typical range per hour
- 430medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Medical Assistant pay in Albany, GA
The metro median is 7% below the Georgia statewide median of $18.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 430 medical assistants employed in the Albany metro area, 7.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.40).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.35 | $29,850 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.31 | $33,920 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.48 | $36,350 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $19.68 | $40,930 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $21.47 | $44,660 | 1% above U.S. median |
How Albany ranks
- 332nd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 235th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th of 12 Georgia 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 Albany
- Overall prices in Albany run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 45% below the U.S. average (index 54.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $17.48 median hour buys what $19.94 buys at the national price level, 6% 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$629
- Per year: $31,464
- Per month: $2,622
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Albany metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Albany
| Item | Federal 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 Georgia
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Albany as they open.
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OBGYN CMA 1
Advocate Health · Georgia
$22.90–$34.35/ hour
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OBGYN CMA 2
Advocate Health · Georgia
$22.90–$34.35/ hour
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Certified Medical Assistant I
Advocate Health · Rome, GA
$21.85–$32.80/ hour
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Orthopedic Clinic CMA
CommonSpirit Health · Ringgold, GA
$18.96–$26.78/ hour
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Medical Assistant II Med Grp
Advocate Health · Milledgeville, GA
$22.90–$34.35/ hour
Top 25% pay
Hospitals in Albany
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Albany, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Albany, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| South Georgia Specialty Hospital Albany, GA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Dougherty County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Dougherty County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta, GA | 73 mi | $16.46/hr | 55,667 |
| Columbus, GA | 76 mi | $17.66/hr | 201,830 |
| Dothan, AL | 76 mi | $15.23/hr | 71,650 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 77 mi | $17.15/hr | 86,199 |
| Tallahassee, FL | 78 mi | $18.26/hr | 205,089 |
| Macon, GA | 90 mi | $18.00/hr | 157,056 |
Medical Assistant jobs in Georgia · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Georgia
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Albany
Albany city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Albany, GA?
Medical Assistants in the Albany metro area have a median pay of $17.48 per hour, about $36,350 a year. The middle half earn between $16.31 and $19.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Albany a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
Albany ranks 235th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 332nd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Where do medical assistants work in Albany?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Albany, led by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Albany as a medical assistant?
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Albany in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Dougherty 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 Albany?
The federal per diem benchmark in Albany 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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Your Medical Assistant pay reportAlbany, GA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Advocate HealthMacon, GA · 9 postings$28.62/ hr$22–$34
- CommonSpirit HealthRINGGOLD, GA · 2 postings$22.09/ hr$18–$27
- JK Health Care Group IncDuluth, GA · 1 wage offer$18.85/ hr$19–$19
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$20Median$28.62High$34
12 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Georgia, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 12 Medical Assistant roles
- Medical Assistant II Med GrpPermanent$22.90–$34.35/ hour
- OBGYN CMA 1Permanent$22.90–$34.35/ hour
+ 10 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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