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Average Pay
$
18.51
Hourly
Low
$
13
High
$
24.4
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Birmingham (Alabama)?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Birmingham (Alabama) is $18.51 per hour, which is equal to $38502 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 709 recent job postings for medical assistants in Birmingham (Alabama).

Medical Assistant Salary in by Cities

Discover how medical assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.
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29.2
New York
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29.1
New York
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29.3
New York
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Certified Medical Assistants vs. Medical Assistants in Birmingham (Alabama)

Certified medical assistants in Birmingham (Alabama) 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 Alabama can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Birmingham (Alabama)

In Birmingham (Alabama), the highest paying medical assistant specialization is primary care, with an average pay of $17.32 per hour. Followed by cardiology with $16.73 and urgent care with $16.58 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
primary care
$
17.32
/hr
$
17.32
/hr
2.
cardiology
$
16.73
/hr
$
16.73
/hr
3.
urgent care
$
16.58
/hr
$
16.58
/hr
4.
dermatology
$
16.45
/hr
$
16.45
/hr
5.
pediatrics
$
15.31
/hr
$
15.31
/hr
6.
family medicine
$
15.26
/hr
$
15.26
/hr
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Job Openings

Forefront Dermatology

Medical Assistant

Full Time
Birmingham (Alabama)
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Comprehensive Pain Center

Medical Assistant

Full Time
$
15
/hr
Birmingham (Alabama)
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UAB Health System

CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - St Vincents East Family Medicine Clinic

Full Time
Birmingham (Alabama)
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Cooper Green

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Injection Clinic

Full Time
Birmingham (Alabama)
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