Medical Assistants pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for medical assistants is $20.00 an hour ($41,600 a year). About 28,780 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($45,690). Georgia ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.47 | $34,270 |
| 25% of workers | $17.74 | $36,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| 75% of workers | $22.54 | $46,870 |
| 90% of workers | $24.73 | $51,430 |
Medical Assistants pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $46,060 | 16,910 |
| Gainesville | $41,910 | 970 |
| Savannah | $38,780 | 990 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $38,620 | 910 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $38,470 | 1,620 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $38,400 | 1,000 |
| Rome | $38,240 | 370 |
| Hinesville | $37,830 | 70 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $37,690 | 210 |
| Dalton | $37,170 | 320 |
| Albany | $37,000 | 470 |
| Warner Robins | $36,830 | 380 |
| Columbus | $36,050 | 900 |
| Valdosta | $35,320 | 340 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,550 |
| Nursing Assistants | $37,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,030 |
| Dental Assistants | $46,840 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,310 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $51,550 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $78,070 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $39,150 |
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