As of Mar 09, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Administrative Assistant in New York City is $20.42 per hour, which is equals to $42473 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 1495 recent job postings for Medical Administrative Assistants, Medical Office Assistants, and Medical Secretaries in New York City.

Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in New York by Cities

As of Mar 09, 2026, New York City is ranked as the New York for Medical Administrative Assistant salaries in New York with an average salary of $20.42 per hour.

29.2

New York

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

29.1

New York

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New York

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Rochester

24.46

/hr

New York City

20.42

/hr

Syracuse

20.09

/hr

Buffalo

18.45

/hr

Rochester

18.25

/hr

Rochester

16.76

/hr

CMAAs vs. Medical Administrative Assistants in New York City

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

Highest Paying Medical Administrative Assistant Specializations in New York City

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

cardiology

20.64

/hr

20.64

/hr

family medicine

20.26

/hr

20.26

/hr

primary care

19.6

/hr

19.6

/hr

urgent care

19.5

/hr

19.5

/hr

pediatrics

19.06

/hr

19.06

/hr

billing

18.96

/hr

18.96

/hr

dermatology

18.93

/hr

18.93

/hr

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