Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Chattanooga

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Average Pay
$
18.63
Hourly
Low
$
13.46
High
$
27.96
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Chattanooga?

As of July 18, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Chattanooga is $18.63 per hour, which is equal to $38751 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 286 recent job postings for medical assistants in Chattanooga.

Medical Assistant Salary in Tennessee 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 Chattanooga

Certified medical assistants in Chattanooga 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 Tennessee can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Chattanooga

In Chattanooga, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is urgent care, with an average pay of $21.49 per hour. Followed by primary care with $17.81 and dermatology with $17.58 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
urgent care
$
21.49
/hr
$
21.49
/hr
2.
primary care
$
17.81
/hr
$
17.81
/hr
3.
dermatology
$
17.58
/hr
$
17.58
/hr
4.
cardiology
$
17.53
/hr
$
17.53
/hr
5.
family medicine
$
17.5
/hr
$
17.5
/hr
6.
pediatrics
$
16.64
/hr
$
16.64
/hr
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Job Openings

CommonSpirit Health

Certified Medical Assistant

Full Time
$
22.87
/hr
Chattanooga
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Fast Pace Health

Clinical Tech. (Medical Assistant)

Full Time
Chattanooga
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Parkridge Medical Group Neurosurgery

Medical Assistant

Full Time
Chattanooga
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HCA Healthcare

Medical Assistant

Full Time
Chattanooga
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