How much does a medical assistant make in Tennessee?
$39,570a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Tennessee. That is $19.02 an hour or $3,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.02
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,840Median: $39,570Highest 10%: $48,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $37,160 | $17.87 | |
| Median | $39,570 | $19.02 | |
| 75th | $45,580 | $21.91 | |
| 90th | $48,540 | $23.34 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $44,620 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $40,160 |
| Memphis, TN | $39,260 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 38. Wyoming | $40,920 |
| 39. Missouri | $40,440 |
| 40. Michigan | $39,870 |
| 41. Tennessee | $39,570 |
| 42. Texas | $39,520 |
| 43. Kansas | $39,510 |
| 44. Kentucky | $39,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $19.02 ($39,570 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $39,570 against $45,690 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for medical assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays medical assistants the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $44,620 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.