How much does a medical assistant make in Memphis?
$39,260a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $18.88 an hour or $3,272 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.88
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 267 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 3,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,330Median: $39,260Highest 10%: $47,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,330 | $17.47 | |
| 25th | $37,800 | $18.17 | |
| Median | $39,260 | $18.88 | |
| 75th | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| 90th | $47,040 | $22.62 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for medical assistants.
| Nashville, TN | $44,620 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $40,160 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,880 |
| Kingsport, TN | $38,040 |
| Johnson City, TN | $37,740 |
| Clarksville, TN | $37,390 |
| Jackson, TN | $37,280 |
| Cleveland, TN | $37,170 |
| Morristown, TN | $36,760 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $64,010 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,560 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $52,440 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,200 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $47,470 |
| Massage Therapist | $47,320 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,480 |
| Phlebotomist | $39,480 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $38,080 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $18.88 ($39,260 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $39,260 against $45,690 nationally, 14% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $39,570, so Memphis pays 1% less.
Where does Memphis rank for medical assistant pay?
267 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,040 or more.
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.