Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Atlanta

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Average Pay
$
20.54
Hourly
Low
$
15
High
$
28.85
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Atlanta?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Atlanta is $20.54 per hour, which is equal to $42724 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 747 recent job postings for medical assistants in Atlanta.

Medical Assistant Salary in by Cities

Discover how medical assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.
$
29.2
New York
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$
29.1
New York
Bar graph showing Certified Medical Assistant salary data ranked #1 in the United States
$
29.3
New York
Bar graph showing Certified Medical Assistant salary data ranked #3 in the United States

Certified Medical Assistants vs. Medical Assistants in Atlanta

Certified medical assistants in Atlanta earn more on average than those without certification
81% of healthcare institutions require certification for medical assistants (up 30% from 2021), according to the NHA. 
Certification in Georgia can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Atlanta

In Atlanta, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is cardiology, with an average pay of $19.2 per hour. Followed by family medicine with $18.78 and primary care with $18.13 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
cardiology
$
19.2
/hr
$
19.2
/hr
2.
family medicine
$
18.78
/hr
$
18.78
/hr
3.
primary care
$
18.13
/hr
$
18.13
/hr
4.
pediatrics
$
17.58
/hr
$
17.58
/hr
5.
urgent care
$
17.32
/hr
$
17.32
/hr
6.
dermatology
$
17.32
/hr
$
17.32
/hr
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Job Openings

Oasis Women's Wellness Center

Front & Back Office Medical Assistant (Float)

Full Time
$
21
/hr
Atlanta
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APPS Paramedical Services

Medical Assistant (Mobile)

Full Time
Atlanta
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APPS Paramedical Services

Medical Assistant (Mobile)

Full Time
Atlanta
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Piedmont Healthcare Inc.

Certified Medical Assistant - PPG Roswell

Full Time
Atlanta
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