Medical Assistants pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for medical assistants is $17.35 an hour ($36,100 a year). About 13,300 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($45,690). Alabama ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.25 | $29,630 |
| 25% of workers | $15.57 | $32,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.35 | $36,100 |
| 75% of workers | $18.44 | $38,360 |
| 90% of workers | $21.65 | $45,040 |
Medical Assistants pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $36,920 | 1,720 |
| Birmingham | $36,770 | 3,750 |
| Decatur | $36,690 | 250 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $36,490 | 510 |
| Mobile | $36,350 | 1,310 |
| Tuscaloosa | $35,930 | 590 |
| Montgomery | $35,810 | 750 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $35,450 | 420 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $35,350 | 490 |
| Dothan | $35,000 | 560 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $34,900 | 320 |
| Gadsden | $34,250 | 450 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 109,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $77,080 |
| Nursing Assistants | $34,140 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $57,030 |
| Dental Assistants | $39,080 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $43,810 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $36,680 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $43,600 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $47,650 |
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