Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Knoxville

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Average Pay
$
18.66
Hourly
Low
$
13
High
$
27
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Knoxville?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Knoxville is $18.66 per hour, which is equal to $38810 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 472 recent job postings for medical assistants in Knoxville.

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 Knoxville

Certified medical assistants in Knoxville 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 Knoxville

In Knoxville, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is urgent care, with an average pay of $20.14 per hour. Followed by primary care with $17.61 and cardiology with $17.53 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
urgent care
$
20.14
/hr
$
20.14
/hr
2.
primary care
$
17.61
/hr
$
17.61
/hr
3.
cardiology
$
17.53
/hr
$
17.53
/hr
4.
dermatology
$
17.51
/hr
$
17.51
/hr
5.
family medicine
$
17.32
/hr
$
17.32
/hr
6.
pediatrics
$
16.52
/hr
$
16.52
/hr
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Job Openings

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

Medical Assistant - Tennova Primary Care South - PRN

Full Time
Knoxville
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Anne Arundel Dermatology

Triage Medical Assistant (Dermatology) Knoxville, TN

Full Time
Knoxville
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