How much does a medical assistant make in Georgia?
$41,600a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Georgia. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,270Median: $41,600Highest 10%: $51,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| 25th | $36,910 | $17.75 | |
| Median | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| 90th | $51,430 | $24.73 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $46,060 |
| Gainesville, GA | $41,910 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $40,160 |
| Savannah, GA | $38,780 |
| Athens, GA | $38,620 |
| Augusta, GA | $38,470 |
| Macon, GA | $38,400 |
| Rome, GA | $38,240 |
| Hinesville, GA | $37,830 |
| Brunswick, GA | $37,690 |
| Dalton, GA | $37,170 |
| Albany, GA | $37,000 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $36,830 |
| Columbus, GA | $36,050 |
| Valdosta, GA | $35,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 33. Florida | $43,680 |
| 34. Ohio | $42,810 |
| 35. South Dakota | $41,870 |
| 36. Georgia | $41,600 |
| 37. South Carolina | $41,160 |
| 38. Wyoming | $40,920 |
| 39. Missouri | $40,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $20.00 ($41,600 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $41,600 against $45,690 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Georgia rank for medical assistant pay?
Georgia ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays medical assistants the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $46,060 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.