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Certified Medical Assistant, St. Luke's Physician Group NJ Areas
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
$17.90–$26.85/ hour
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Medical Assistant jobs in Phillipsburg, NJ
Pay for medical assistants in the Phillipsburg area centers on $21.23 per hour, or about $44,150 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.46 and the upper quarter over $21.99. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Phillipsburg. That ranks 125th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 134th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Phillipsburg.
- $21.23median pay per hour, Allentown
- $18–$22typical range per hour
- 1,730medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
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Certified Medical Assistant, New Jersey Float Pool SLPG
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
$17.20–$25.80/ hour
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Certified Medical Assistant, Phillipsburg Multispecialty
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
$17.90–$26.85/ hour
PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Medical Assistant - Podiatry; Phillipsburg
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
$17.90–$26.85/ hour
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Get my free pay reportMedical Assistant pay in Phillipsburg, NJ
The metro median is 5% below the New Jersey statewide median of $22.25 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 1,730 medical assistants employed in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area, 4.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.69 | $36,800 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.46 | $38,400 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.23 | $44,150 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.99 | $45,740 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.07 | $47,990 | 9% above U.S. median |
How Phillipsburg ranks
- 125th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 134th 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 Phillipsburg
- Overall prices in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.23 median hour buys what $21.24 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Phillipsburg paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$764
- Per year: $38,214
- Per month: $3,184
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Phillipsburg
| 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 Phillipsburg
CMS lists 1 hospital in Phillipsburg, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Warren Hospital Phillipsburg, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 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 Warren County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Warren County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem, PA | 11 mi | $21.23/hr | 79,453 |
| Allentown, PA | 17 mi | $21.23/hr | 127,138 |
| Trenton, NJ | 39 mi | $22.97/hr | 91,193 |
| Plainfield, NJ | 40 mi | $22.55/hr | 56,507 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 41 mi | $22.55/hr | 57,487 |
| Reading, PA | 46 mi | $21.49/hr | 96,000 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Phillipsburg, NJ?
Medical Assistants in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area have a median pay of $21.23 per hour, about $44,150 a year. The middle half earn between $18.46 and $21.99 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Phillipsburg a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton ranks 134th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 125th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical assistants in Phillipsburg?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Phillipsburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Phillipsburg.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Warren 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 Phillipsburg?
The federal per diem benchmark in Phillipsburg 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 reportPhillipsburg, NJ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Saint Lukes University Health NetworkPhillipsburg, NJ · 5 postings$22.38/ hr$17–$27
- One MedicalEnglewood, NJ · 2 postings$25.88/ hr$24–$28
- 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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