GA · Johns Creek · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Johns Creek, GA

Pay for medical assistants in the Johns Creek area centers on $21.66 per hour, or about $45,040 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.31 and the upper quarter over $22.52. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Johns Creek. That ranks 104th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 111th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Johns Creek and what they pay.

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Medical Assistant pay in Johns Creek, GA

The metro median is 16% above the Georgia statewide median of $18.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 15,390 medical assistants employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 5.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.31$36,00019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.31$38,08014% below U.S. median
Median$21.66$45,0402% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.52$46,8406% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.67$51,31016% above U.S. median

How Johns Creek ranks

  • 104th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 111th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 Johns Creek

  • Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.66 median hour buys what $21.65 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Johns Creek paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$780
  • Per year: $38,988
  • Per month: $3,249

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Johns Creek

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$186
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,904
13-week assignment$24,752

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 Johns Creek

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek, GA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Fulton County

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Fulton County (6 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Alpharetta, GA5 mi$21.66/hr67,275
Roswell, GA8 mi$21.66/hr92,227
Athens, GA48 mi$18.59/hr128,691

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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.

Georgia state guide

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Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Johns Creek, GA?

Medical Assistants in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $21.66 per hour, about $45,040 a year. The middle half earn between $18.31 and $22.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 111th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 104th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical assistants in Johns Creek?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Johns Creek.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Fulton 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 Johns Creek?

The federal per diem benchmark in Johns Creek is $186 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,904 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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.

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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

  1. Medical Assistant II Med GrpPermanent
    $22.90–$34.35/ hour
    Advocate Health · Cartersville, GA · posted 3 days ago
  2. OBGYN CMA 1Permanent
    $22.90–$34.35/ hour
    Advocate Health · Georgia · posted 7 days ago

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