How much does a medical assistant make in Alabama?
$36,100a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Alabama. That is $17.36 an hour or $3,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.36
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,630Median: $36,100Highest 10%: $45,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,630 | $14.25 | |
| 25th | $32,390 | $15.57 | |
| Median | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| 75th | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| 90th | $45,040 | $21.65 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $36,920 |
| Birmingham, AL | $36,770 |
| Decatur, AL | $36,690 |
| Daphne, AL | $36,490 |
| Mobile, AL | $36,350 |
| Columbus, GA | $36,050 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $35,930 |
| Montgomery, AL | $35,810 |
| Auburn, AL | $35,450 |
| Florence, AL | $35,350 |
| Dothan, AL | $35,000 |
| Anniston, AL | $34,900 |
| Gadsden, AL | $34,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 47. Arkansas | $37,760 |
| 48. West Virginia | $37,180 |
| 49. Louisiana | $36,320 |
| 50. Alabama | $36,100 |
| 51. Mississippi | $35,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $17.36 ($36,100 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $36,100 against $45,690 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Alabama rank for medical assistant pay?
Alabama ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays medical assistants the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $36,920 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.