TN · Hendersonville · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Hendersonville, TN

The median medical assistant pay in the Hendersonville area is $19.95 per hour ($41,500 a year), with the typical range running from $17.75 to $22.25. That ranks 166th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 171st of 339 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Hendersonville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hendersonville.

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Medical Assistant pay in Hendersonville, TN

The metro median is 9% above the Tennessee statewide median of $18.34 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 6,450 medical assistants employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 5.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.00$35,36020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.75$36,92016% below U.S. median
Median$19.95$41,5006% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.25$46,2805% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.20$50,34014% above U.S. median

How Hendersonville ranks

  • 166th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 171st of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 10 Tennessee 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.

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What your pay buys in Hendersonville

  • Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.95 median hour buys what $20.71 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Hendersonville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$718
  • Per year: $35,910
  • Per month: $2,992
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Hendersonville

ItemFederal 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).

Open Medical Assistant roles in Tennessee

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Hospitals in Hendersonville

CMS lists 1 hospital in Hendersonville, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center
Hendersonville, TN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Sumner County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Sumner County (1 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Gallatin, TN9 mi$19.95/hr52,489
Nashville, TN14 mi$19.95/hr704,963
Clarksville, TN45 mi$17.59/hr185,690
Bowling Green, KY47 mi$18.24/hr79,076
Owensboro, KY104 mi$17.74/hr60,675
Madison, AL111 mi$17.44/hr64,029

Medical Assistant jobs in Tennessee · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Tennessee

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

Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Tennessee state guide

Other healthcare roles in Hendersonville

Hendersonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Hendersonville, TN?

Medical Assistants in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $19.95 per hour, about $41,500 a year. The middle half earn between $17.75 and $22.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 171st of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 166th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical assistants work in Hendersonville?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Hendersonville, led by Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Hendersonville as a medical assistant?

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

Is Hendersonville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Sumner 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 Hendersonville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hendersonville 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthCHATTANOOGA, TN · 10 postings$22.87/ hr$19–$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$19Median$22.87High$27

10 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Tennessee, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Certified Medical AssistantPer diem
    $18.96–$26.78/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN · posted 3 days ago
  2. Certified Medical Assistant-Xray LimitedPermanent
    $19.44–$27.45/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN · posted 7 days ago

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