Medical Assistant Salary in Jacksonville, FL
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The median medical assistant in the Jacksonville area earns $42,600 a year ($20.48 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($45,690) and 2% below the Florida median ($43,680). Half of the 6,860 medical assistants there earn between $38,700 and $46,960.
| Annual pay | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,230 | $35,880 | $36,050 |
| 25th percentile | $38,700 | $37,830 | $38,470 |
| Median | $42,600 | $43,680 | $45,690 |
| 75th percentile | $46,960 | $46,800 | $49,180 |
| 90th percentile | $47,950 | $49,040 | $59,310 |
| Average | $43,180 | $43,290 | $46,120 |
| Jobs | 6,860 | 66,110 | 817,870 |
Jacksonville, FL ranks 43rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($61,970).
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Check my payMedical assistant pay in other cities
- Miami, FL: $44,930
- Tampa, FL: $44,480
- Orlando, FL: $43,800
- Sacramento, CA: $61,970
- San Jose, CA: $61,940
- Seattle, WA: $61,500
- San Francisco, CA: $59,790
- Portland, OR: $56,240
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.