Medical Assistants pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for medical assistants is $19.02 an hour ($39,570 a year). About 19,180 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($45,690). Tennessee ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.75 | $34,840 |
| 25% of workers | $17.86 | $37,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.02 | $39,570 |
| 75% of workers | $21.91 | $45,580 |
| 90% of workers | $23.34 | $48,540 |
Medical Assistants pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $44,620 | 6,340 |
| Chattanooga | $40,160 | 2,060 |
| Memphis | $39,260 | 3,350 |
| Knoxville | $38,880 | 2,550 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $38,040 | 690 |
| Johnson City | $37,740 | 760 |
| Clarksville | $37,390 | 670 |
| Jackson | $37,280 | 420 |
| Cleveland | $37,170 | 230 |
| Morristown | $36,760 | 240 |
Tennessee 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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,500 |
| Nursing Assistants | $37,990 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $58,870 |
| Dental Assistants | $46,720 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $48,780 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $38,890 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,180 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $76,650 |
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