Medical Assistant salary in Florida
Medical Assistants in Florida earn a median of $19.90 per hour, about $41,380 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $21.25. The middle half earn between $17.93 and $22.27 per hour. The highest median among Florida metro areas is in Naples-Marco Island, FL, at $21.95 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $19.90median pay per hour
- $41,380median pay per year
- 59,870medical assistants employed in Florida
- #31of 50 states by median pay
Medical Assistant pay in Florida: percentiles
| Level | Florida per hour | Florida per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.98 | $35,320 | $16.84 |
| Lower quartile | $17.93 | $37,290 | $18.08 |
| Median | $19.90 | $41,380 | $21.25 |
| Upper quartile | $22.27 | $46,320 | $23.15 |
| Top 10% | $23.33 | $48,530 | $27.80 |
Medical Assistant pay by metro area in Florida
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Florida median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $21.95 | $45,650 | 1,180 | 10% above | $21.27 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $21.66 | $45,040 | 1,970 | 9% above | $21.15 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $21.40 | $44,520 | 17,560 | 8% above | $18.75 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $20.91 | $43,500 | 2,320 | 5% above | $20.43 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $20.59 | $42,840 | 1,350 | 3% above | $20.54 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $20.39 | $42,420 | 540 | 2% above | $20.28 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $19.80 | $41,180 | 8,170 | 1% below | $19.63 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $19.13 | $39,790 | 1,700 | 4% below | $19.13 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $19.10 | $39,730 | 5,580 | 4% below | $19.20 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $19.06 | $39,640 | 7,160 | 4% below | $18.79 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $18.74 | $38,990 | 480 | 6% below | — |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $18.64 | $38,760 | 1,400 | 6% below | $18.76 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $18.54 | $38,550 | 440 | 7% below | — |
| Gainesville, FL | $18.47 | $38,420 | 710 | 7% below | $19.09 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $18.46 | $38,400 | 670 | 7% below | $19.02 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $18.34 | $38,140 | 1,600 | 8% below | $18.88 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $18.26 | $37,970 | 1,230 | 8% below | $19.44 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $18.09 | $37,630 | 570 | 9% below | $18.59 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $17.96 | $37,350 | 1,460 | 10% below | $18.38 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $17.92 | $37,280 | 350 | 10% below | $19.17 |
| Ocala, FL | $17.75 | $36,920 | 1,070 | 11% below | $18.64 |
| Sebring, FL | $17.52 | $36,450 | 270 | 12% below | $18.95 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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Common questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Florida?
The median is $19.90 per hour, about $41,380 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $16.98 and the top 10% earn over $23.33 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Florida city pays medical assistants the most?
Among Florida metro areas, Naples-Marco Island, FL has the highest median at $21.95 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Florida rank for medical assistant pay?
Florida ranks 31st of 50 states by median medical assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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