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Average Pay
$
19.88
Hourly
Low
$
13.46
High
$
33.61
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Columbia (South Carolina)?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Columbia (South Carolina) is $19.88 per hour, which is equal to $41341 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 246 recent job postings for medical assistants in Columbia (South Carolina).

Medical Assistant Salary in by Cities

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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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22.19
/hr
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20.22
/hr
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19.99
/hr
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19.88
/hr
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19.56
/hr

Certified Medical Assistants vs. Medical Assistants in Columbia (South Carolina)

Certified medical assistants in Columbia (South Carolina) 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 South Carolina can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Columbia (South Carolina)

In Columbia (South Carolina), the highest paying medical assistant specialization is cardiology, with an average pay of $21.03 per hour. Followed by primary care with $18.86 and family medicine with $18.84 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
cardiology
$
21.03
/hr
$
21.03
/hr
2.
primary care
$
18.86
/hr
$
18.86
/hr
3.
family medicine
$
18.84
/hr
$
18.84
/hr
4.
pediatrics
$
18.8
/hr
$
18.8
/hr
5.
urgent care
$
18.33
/hr
$
18.33
/hr
6.
dermatology
$
17.42
/hr
$
17.42
/hr
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Job Openings

Prisma Health

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Surgery, FT, Days

Full Time
Columbia (South Carolina)
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Prisma Health

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Urology, FT, Days

Full Time
Columbia (South Carolina)
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