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Average Pay
$
18.28
Hourly
Low
$
14
High
$
25
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Jacksonville?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Jacksonville is $18.28 per hour, which is equal to $38013 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 1101 recent job postings for medical assistants in Jacksonville.

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 Jacksonville

Certified medical assistants in Jacksonville 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 Florida can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is urgent care, with an average pay of $18.24 per hour. Followed by dermatology with $18.09 and primary care with $17.99 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
urgent care
$
18.24
/hr
$
18.24
/hr
2.
dermatology
$
18.09
/hr
$
18.09
/hr
3.
primary care
$
17.99
/hr
$
17.99
/hr
4.
family medicine
$
17.44
/hr
$
17.44
/hr
5.
cardiology
$
17.37
/hr
$
17.37
/hr
6.
pediatrics
$
16.56
/hr
$
16.56
/hr
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Job Openings

Baptist Health

Medical Assistant II, Primary Care, Days, Julington Creek

Full Time
Jacksonville
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DERMCARE MANAGEMENT LLC

Medical Assistant (SFL Region)

Full Time
Jacksonville
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Florida Pain Physicians

Medical Assistant

Full Time
Jacksonville
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Memorial NeuroSpine

Medical Assistant

Jacksonville
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UF Health

Medical Assistant-Genetics Multispeciality-Full-Time-Days

Full Time
Jacksonville
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