PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Medical Assistant II Ambulatory & Outpatient
Advocate Health · Macon, GA
$22.90–$34.35/ hour
Top 25% pay
Medical Assistant jobs in Macon, GA
The median medical assistant pay in the Macon area is $18.00 per hour ($37,440 a year), with the typical range running from $16.97 to $20.54. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Macon. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Macon. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Macon.
- $18.00median pay per hour, Macon
- $17–$21typical range per hour
- 1,020medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Medical Assistant roles in Macon
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Certified Medical Assistant
Advocate Health · Macon, GA
$22.90–$34.35/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Medical Assistant II Med Grp
Advocate Health · Macon, GA
$22.90–$34.35/ hour
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Get my free pay reportMedical Assistant pay in Macon, GA
The metro median is 4% below the Georgia statewide median of $18.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 1,020 medical assistants employed in the Macon-Bibb County metro area, 10.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.08).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.81 | $30,800 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.97 | $35,300 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.00 | $37,440 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $20.54 | $42,720 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.17 | $46,110 | 4% above U.S. median |
How Macon ranks
- 287th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 197th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Macon
- Overall prices in Macon-Bibb County run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 41% below the U.S. average (index 58.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.00 median hour buys what $20.33 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.
Estimate your Macon paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$648
- Per year: $32,400
- Per month: $2,700
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Macon-Bibb County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Macon
| 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).
Hospitals in Macon
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Macon, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Macon North Hospital Macon, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Coliseum Medical Centers, Llc, Dba Macon, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center Macon, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Bibb County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Bibb County (1 population-group, 2 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | 15 mi | $17.15/hr | 86,199 |
| Stonecrest, GA | 66 mi | $21.66/hr | 61,015 |
| Columbus, GA | 72 mi | $17.66/hr | 201,830 |
| South Fulton, GA | 77 mi | $21.66/hr | 112,003 |
| Atlanta, GA | 78 mi | $21.66/hr | 520,070 |
| Athens, GA | 81 mi | $18.59/hr | 128,691 |
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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.
Other healthcare roles in Macon
Macon city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Macon, GA?
Medical Assistants in the Macon-Bibb County metro area have a median pay of $18.00 per hour, about $37,440 a year. The middle half earn between $16.97 and $20.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Macon a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
Macon-Bibb County ranks 197th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 287th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical assistants in Macon?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Macon. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Macon.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Macon 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 Macon in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Bibb 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 Macon?
The federal per diem benchmark in Macon 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.
Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Macon?
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Your Medical Assistant pay reportMacon, 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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