PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Part Time Medical Assistant
Premise Health · New York, NY
$25.00–$27.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Medical Assistant jobs in Elizabeth, NJ
The median medical assistant pay in the Elizabeth area is $22.55 per hour ($46,890 a year), with the typical range running from $21.25 to $26.25. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Elizabeth and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Elizabeth. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Elizabeth.
- $22.55median pay per hour, New York
- $21–$26typical range per hour
- 45,710medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Certified Medical Assistant
One Medical · Jersey City, NJ
$24.00–$26.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Medical Assistant
Premise Health · New York, NY
$30.40–$38.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Medical Assistant
GoHealth Urgent Care · New Rochelle, NY
$18.50–$27.25/ hour
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1 more open role from employers in Elizabeth. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Medical Assistant
CVS Health · Elizabeth, NJ
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Premise Health | 2 | $30.10 |
| One Medical | 1 | $25 |
| GoHealth Urgent Care | 1 | $22.88 |
Medical Assistant pay in Elizabeth, NJ
The metro median is 1% above the New Jersey statewide median of $22.25 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 45,710 medical assistants employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 4.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.32 | $36,030 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.25 | $44,200 | in line with U.S. median |
| Median | $22.55 | $46,890 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $26.25 | $54,600 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.18 | $58,610 | 33% above U.S. median |
How Elizabeth ranks
- 62nd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 227th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
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 Elizabeth
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.55 median hour buys what $20.03 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.
Estimate your Elizabeth paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$812
- Per year: $40,590
- Per month: $3,382
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Elizabeth
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $139 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,533 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,929 |
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 Elizabeth
CMS lists 1 hospital in Elizabeth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 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 Union County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Union County (1 geographic, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 4 mi | $22.55/hr | 317,303 |
| Bayonne, NJ | 4 mi | $22.55/hr | 74,532 |
Medical Assistant jobs in New Jersey · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Jersey
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New Jersey taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Elizabeth
Elizabeth city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Elizabeth, NJ?
Medical Assistants in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $22.55 per hour, about $46,890 a year. The middle half earn between $21.25 and $26.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Elizabeth a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 227th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 62nd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical assistants in Elizabeth?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Elizabeth.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Elizabeth as a medical assistant?
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Elizabeth in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Union 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 Elizabeth?
The federal per diem benchmark in Elizabeth is $139 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,533 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 reportElizabeth, NJ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- One MedicalEnglewood, NJ · 2 postings$25.88/ hr$24–$28
- Saint Lukes University Health NetworkPhillipsburg, NJ · 5 postings$22.38/ hr$17–$27
- Jefferson HealthNew Jersey · 9 postings$22.17/ hr$18–$28
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$22.27High$27
18 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in New Jersey, 15 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 18 Medical Assistant roles
- Certified Medical Assistant, St. Luke's Physician Group NJ AreasPermanent$17.90–$26.85/ hour
- Medical AssistantPermanent$18.29–$26.06/ hour
+ 16 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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