Our data is based on an analysis of 147 recent job postings for Medical Administrative Assistants, Medical Office Assistants, and Medical Secretaries in Birmingham.

Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in Alabama by Cities

As of Mar 09, 2026, Birmingham is ranked as the Alabama for Medical Administrative Assistant salaries in Alabama with an average salary of $16.68 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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Montgomery

17.07

/hr

Birmingham

16.68

/hr

Huntsville

15.94

/hr

Mobile

14.62

/hr

CMAAs vs. Medical Administrative Assistants in Birmingham

Certified Medical Administrative Assistants (CMAA) in Alabama 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 Birmingham can be completed in only a few months, and it can be done online

Highest Paying Medical Administrative Assistant Specializations in Birmingham

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

urgent care

23.94

/hr

23.94

/hr

cardiology

22.08

/hr

22.08

/hr

billing

16.2

/hr

16.2

/hr

primary care

16.12

/hr

16.12

/hr

family medicine

16.09

/hr

16.09

/hr

reception

15.62

/hr

15.62

/hr

scheduling

14.78

/hr

14.78

/hr

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Job Openings

Total Skin & Beauty Dermatology Center, P.C.

Medical Receptionist

Full Time

/hr

Birmingham

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PangeaTwo

Medical Receptionist Contract to Hire (Downtown Birmingham and Trussville locations)

Full Time

/hr

Birmingham

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Cameron S. Askew, MD, PC

Medical Receptionist

Part Time

/hr

Birmingham

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ArchWell Health

Medical Receptionist

Full Time

Birmingham

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American Family Care

Medical Receptionist

Full Time

/hr

Birmingham

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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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