Our data is based on an analysis of 157 recent job postings for Medical Administrative Assistants, Medical Office Assistants, and Medical Secretaries in Atlanta.

Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in Georgia by Cities

As of Mar 09, 2026, Atlanta is ranked as the Georgia for Medical Administrative Assistant salaries in Georgia with an average salary of $18.44 per hour.

29.2

New York

Bar graph showing Certified Medical Assistant salary data ranked #2 in the United States

29.1

New York

Bar graph showing Certified Medical Assistant salary data ranked #1 in the United States

29.3

New York

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Atlanta

18.44

/hr

Marietta

17.22

/hr

Savannah

16.04

/hr

Macon

14.82

/hr

CMAAs vs. Medical Administrative Assistants in Atlanta

Certified Medical Administrative Assistants (CMAA) in Georgia earn higher average salaries than those who are only registered

Most employers prefer Certified Medical Administrative Assistants, who have completed a training program and passed a certification exam

Certification in Atlanta can be completed in only a few months, and it can be done online

Highest Paying Medical Administrative Assistant Specializations in Atlanta

Discover how Medical Administrative Assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.

primary care

16.92

/hr

16.92

/hr

cardiology

16.9

/hr

16.9

/hr

urgent care

16.28

/hr

16.28

/hr

dermatology

16.02

/hr

16.02

/hr

pediatrics

16.01

/hr

16.01

/hr

billing

15.81

/hr

15.81

/hr

family medicine

15.58

/hr

15.58

/hr

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Job Openings

Centerwell

Medical Receptionist

Full Time

20.14

/hr

Atlanta

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427 CDO 2, LLC

Medical Receptionist

Full Time

20.14

/hr

Atlanta

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KiP Network

Medical Administrator Trainees Wanted - No Experience Needed

Full Time

28.85

/hr

Atlanta

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Mia Aesthetics - Atlanta

Clinical Operations Specialist - Medical Receptionist (Bilingual Seasonal Position)

Full Time

Atlanta

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Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics

Medical Receptionist

Full Time

/hr

Atlanta

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Become a Medical Administrative Assistant

Our 3-month, 100% online medical administrative assistant program prepares you to take the NHA's CMAA exam. We offer career coaching and job support services to help you land a full-time job after you earn your certification.

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