Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Memphis

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Average Pay
$
18.25
Hourly
Low
$
12
High
$
31.72
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Memphis?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Memphis is $18.25 per hour, which is equal to $37965 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 290 recent job postings for medical assistants in Memphis.

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 Memphis

Certified medical assistants in Memphis 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 Memphis

In Memphis, 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

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

CMA | FT | Days | Peds | Collierville

Full Time
Memphis
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West Cancer Center

Medical Assistant - Full Time - Lifesigns

Full Time
Memphis
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