Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Columbus (Georgia)

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Average Pay
$
16.61
Hourly
Low
$
10.45
High
$
25
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Columbus (Georgia)?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Columbus (Georgia) is $16.61 per hour, which is equal to $34538 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 185 recent job postings for medical assistants in Columbus (Georgia).

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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Certified Medical Assistants vs. Medical Assistants in Columbus (Georgia)

Certified medical assistants in Columbus (Georgia) 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 Columbus (Georgia)

In Columbus (Georgia), 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

Millennium Healthcare Management Serv LLC

Medical Assistant III

Full Time
Columbus (Georgia)
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Apex Spine and Neurosurgery LLC

Medical Assistant

Full Time
Columbus (Georgia)
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Guidehealth

Remote Medical Assistant- Healthguide

Full Time
$
22.5
/hr
Columbus (Georgia)
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