OK · Edmond · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Edmond, OK

Medical Assistants in the Edmond area earn a median of $18.36 per hour, about $38,190 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.56 and $21.41. That ranks 262nd of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 199th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Edmond and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Edmond and what they pay.

Open Medical Assistant roles near Edmond

Roles in other cities of the Oklahoma City area.

PermanentPosted today

Medical Assistant

Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK

$15.46–$25.24/ hour
  • US-OK-Norman Clinical Support Services F
  • Req 22519
New this week
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Orthopedic Medical Assistant

Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK

$16.72–$27.30/ hour
  • US-OK-Norman Clinical Support Services F
  • Req 22477
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Medical Assistant pay in Edmond, OK

The metro median is 2% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $18.07 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 4,260 medical assistants employed in the Oklahoma City metro area, 6.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.24).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.97$33,22025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.56$36,52017% below U.S. median
Median$18.36$38,19014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.41$44,5301% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.70$47,2207% above U.S. median

How Edmond ranks

  • 262nd of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 199th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 4 Oklahoma 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 Edmond

  • Overall prices in Oklahoma City run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.36 median hour buys what $20.31 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 Edmond paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$661
  • Per year: $33,048
  • Per month: $2,754

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Oklahoma City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Edmond

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$116
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,372
13-week assignment$17,836

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 Edmond

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Edmond, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Integris Health Edmond Hospital
Edmond, OK
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Summit Medical Center, Llc
Edmond, OK
Acute careOtherNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Oklahoma County

HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Oklahoma County (2 population-group, 6 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Midwest City, OK15 mi$18.36/hr58,505
Oklahoma City, OK15 mi$18.36/hr712,919
Stillwater, OK37 mi$18.07/hr50,138
Enid, OK57 mi$17.16/hr50,519
Tulsa, OK90 mi$18.71/hr415,154
Lawton, OK93 mi$16.35/hr90,027

Medical Assistant jobs in Oklahoma · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oklahoma

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Oklahoma taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oklahoma state guide

Other healthcare roles in Edmond

Edmond city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Edmond, OK?

Medical Assistants in the Oklahoma City metro area have a median pay of $18.36 per hour, about $38,190 a year. The middle half earn between $17.56 and $21.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Edmond a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?

Oklahoma City ranks 199th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 262nd of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical assistants in Edmond?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Oklahoma City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Edmond.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Edmond as a medical assistant?

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Edmond in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Oklahoma 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 Edmond?

The federal per diem benchmark in Edmond is $116 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Norman Regional Health SystemNorman, OK · 3 postings$20.35/ hr$15–$27
  • 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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2What they are offering now

Low$15Median$20.35High$27

3 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Oklahoma, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Medical AssistantPermanent
    $15.46–$25.24/ hour
    Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK · posted today
  2. Orthopedic Medical AssistantPermanent
    $16.72–$27.30/ hour
    Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK · posted 10 days ago

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