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Medical Assistant, Primary Prompt Care
Mass General Brigham · Dover, NH
$19.80–$24.94/ hour
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Medical Assistant jobs in Cambridge, MA
Pay for medical assistants in the Cambridge area centers on $23.63 per hour, or about $49,150 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.28 and the upper quarter over $27.90. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Cambridge. That ranks 20th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 103rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Cambridge.
- $23.63median pay per hour, Boston
- $22–$28typical range per hour
- 12,290medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 55open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Medical Assistant roles near Cambridge
Roles in other cities of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area.
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Medical Assistant I
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$22.00–$24.94/ hour
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Per diemPosted yesterday
Medical Assistant I- per diem, cancer center
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$22.00–$24.94/ hour
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine
Mass General Brigham · Medford, MA
$22.75–$24.94/ hour
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Medical Assistant II
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$22.75–$24.94/ hour
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Medical Assistant, Women's Health
Mass General Brigham · Portsmouth, NH
$20.48–$24.94/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Medical Assistant - Belkin Breast Center
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$24.46–$28.64/ hour
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Medical Assistant
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$24.46–$28.64/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Medical Assistant I-20 hours, Chelsea
Mass General Brigham · Chelsea, MA
$22.00–$24.94/ hour
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Medical Assistant - Primary Care
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$24.46–$28.64/ hour
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Medical Assistant - AFSCME
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$24.46–$28.64/ hour
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Medical Assistant
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$24.46–$28.64/ hour
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Named employers near Cambridge, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring medical assistants near Cambridge
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 38 | $23.84 |
| Boston Medical Center | 17 | $26.55 |
Medical Assistant pay in Cambridge, MA
The metro median is 1% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $23.34 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 12,290 medical assistants employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 4.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.88).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.96 | $41,520 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.28 | $46,340 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Median | $23.63 | $49,150 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.90 | $58,030 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.65 | $61,670 | 40% above U.S. median |
How Cambridge ranks
- 20th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 103rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 5 Massachusetts 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 Cambridge
- Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.63 median hour buys what $21.83 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Cambridge paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$851
- Per year: $42,534
- Per month: $3,544
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Cambridge
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $273 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,555 |
| 13-week assignment | $33,215 |
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 Cambridge
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Cambridge, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 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 Middlesex County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Middlesex County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville, MA | 1 mi | $23.63/hr | 82,149 |
| Medford, MA | 3 mi | $23.63/hr | 59,898 |
Medical Assistant jobs in Massachusetts · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Cambridge
Cambridge city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Cambridge, MA?
Medical Assistants in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $23.63 per hour, about $49,150 a year. The middle half earn between $22.28 and $27.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Cambridge a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 103rd of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 20th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical assistants in Cambridge?
We list 55 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cambridge.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Cambridge as a medical assistant?
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Cambridge in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Middlesex 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 Cambridge?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cambridge is $273 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,555 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Cambridge?
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Your Medical Assistant pay reportCambridge, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Heywood HealthcareGardner, MA · 5 postings$26.23/ hr$21–$31
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 28 postings$26.16/ hr$16–$30
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 32 postings$25.18/ hr$17–$39
- Sturdy Memorial HospitalAttleboro, MA · 7 postings$24.95/ hr$18–$30
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$20Median$23.84High$31
169 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 139 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 169 Medical Assistant roles
- Medical Assistant - (Pediatrics)Permanent$19.85–$30.05/ hour
- Medical Assistant - Pain ManagementPermanent$20.79–$26.28/ hour
+ 167 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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