PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Medical Assistant
Premise Health · Hamilton, OH
$20.70–$23.00/ hour
Medical Assistant jobs in Hamilton, OH
The median medical assistant pay in the Hamilton area is $20.90 per hour ($43,480 a year), with the typical range running from $18.23 to $22.34. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Hamilton. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Hamilton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hamilton.
- $20.90median pay per hour, Cincinnati
- $18–$22typical range per hour
- 4,750medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Medical Assistant-Non Cert
TriHealth · Hamilton, OH
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The metro median is 8% above the Ohio statewide median of $19.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 4,750 medical assistants employed in the Cincinnati metro area, 4.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.18 | $35,730 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.23 | $37,920 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.90 | $43,480 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.34 | $46,470 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.37 | $48,610 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Hamilton ranks
- 138th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 100th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 12 Ohio 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 Hamilton
- Overall prices in Cincinnati run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.90 median hour buys what $21.91 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 Hamilton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$752
- Per year: $37,620
- Per month: $3,135
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cincinnati metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Hamilton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $124 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,386 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,018 |
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 Hamilton
CMS lists 1 hospital in Hamilton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital Hamilton, OH | 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 Butler County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Butler County (2 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown, OH | 13 mi | $20.90/hr | 52,291 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 18 mi | $20.90/hr | 314,915 |
| Kettering, OH | 30 mi | $19.14/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 33 mi | $19.14/hr | 136,346 |
| Springfield, OH | 55 mi | $18.39/hr | 58,138 |
| Muncie, IN | 71 mi | $19.98/hr | 65,320 |
Medical Assistant jobs in Ohio · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Ohio
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Hamilton
Hamilton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Hamilton, OH?
Medical Assistants in the Cincinnati metro area have a median pay of $20.90 per hour, about $43,480 a year. The middle half earn between $18.23 and $22.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Hamilton a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
Cincinnati ranks 100th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 138th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical assistants in Hamilton?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Hamilton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hamilton.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Hamilton as a medical assistant?
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Hamilton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Butler 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 Hamilton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Hamilton is $124 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,386 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Hamilton?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Premise HealthFindlay, OH · 3 postings$21.85/ hr$18–$25
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 11 postings$33.96/ hr$27–$41
- CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 21 postings$31.77/ hr$26–$42
- Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 11 postings$31.60/ hr$26–$37
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