How much does a medical assistant make in Florida?
$43,680a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Florida. That is $21.00 an hour or $3,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.00
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 66,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,880Median: $43,680Highest 10%: $49,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $37,830 | $18.19 | |
| Median | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 75th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 90th | $49,040 | $23.58 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| North Port, FL | $45,620 |
| Miami, FL | $44,930 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $44,830 |
| Naples, FL | $44,480 |
| Tampa, FL | $44,480 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $44,280 |
| Deltona, FL | $43,980 |
| Orlando, FL | $43,800 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $42,860 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $42,600 |
| Lakeland, FL | $41,780 |
| Wildwood, FL | $40,910 |
| Sebastian, FL | $40,280 |
| Crestview, FL | $39,580 |
| Panama City, FL | $39,200 |
| Gainesville, FL | $39,100 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $38,830 |
| Pensacola, FL | $38,760 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $37,780 |
| Sebring, FL | $37,750 |
| Ocala, FL | $37,310 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $36,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 30. Idaho | $44,700 |
| 31. Delaware | $44,490 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $43,920 |
| 33. Florida | $43,680 |
| 34. Ohio | $42,810 |
| 35. South Dakota | $41,870 |
| 36. Georgia | $41,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $21.00 ($43,680 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $43,680 against $45,690 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Florida rank for medical assistant pay?
Florida ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays medical assistants the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, with a median of $45,620 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.