Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Boston

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Average Pay
$
24.05
Hourly
Low
$
17
High
$
34.67
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Boston?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Boston is $24.05 per hour, which is equal to $50030 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 684 recent job postings for medical assistants in Boston.

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
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$
29.3
New York
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Certified Medical Assistants vs. Medical Assistants in Boston

Certified medical assistants in Boston 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 Massachusetts can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Boston

In Boston, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is primary care, with an average pay of $22.88 per hour. Followed by urgent care with $22.69 and cardiology with $22.08 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
primary care
$
22.88
/hr
$
22.88
/hr
2.
urgent care
$
22.69
/hr
$
22.69
/hr
3.
cardiology
$
22.08
/hr
$
22.08
/hr
4.
family medicine
$
21.75
/hr
$
21.75
/hr
5.
dermatology
$
21.74
/hr
$
21.74
/hr
6.
pediatrics
$
21.63
/hr
$
21.63
/hr
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Job Openings

The General Hospital Corporation

Medical Assistant I- Psych

Full Time
$
21.33
/hr
Boston
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Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Medical Administrative Assistant II

Full Time
$
21.33
/hr
Boston
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Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Medical Administrative Assistant II

Full Time
$
21.33
/hr
Boston
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Transformations Care Network

Medical Administrative Assistant Float

Full Time
$
21.5
/hr
Boston
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