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Average Pay
$
20.61
Hourly
Low
$
15
High
$
30
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Phoenix?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Phoenix is $20.61 per hour, which is equal to $42869 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 1924 recent job postings for medical assistants in Phoenix.

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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$
20.61
/hr
$
20.6
/hr
$
19.64
/hr

Certified Medical Assistants vs. Medical Assistants in Phoenix

Certified medical assistants in Phoenix 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 Arizona can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Phoenix

In Phoenix, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is urgent care, with an average pay of $19.17 per hour. Followed by primary care with $18.89 and family medicine with $18.49 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
urgent care
$
19.17
/hr
$
19.17
/hr
2.
primary care
$
18.89
/hr
$
18.89
/hr
3.
family medicine
$
18.49
/hr
$
18.49
/hr
4.
cardiology
$
18.49
/hr
$
18.49
/hr
5.
dermatology
$
17.93
/hr
$
17.93
/hr
6.
pediatrics
$
17.86
/hr
$
17.86
/hr
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Job Openings

OrthoArizona

Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Full Time
$
27
/hr
Phoenix
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CenterWell Home Health

Float Medical Assistant - Phoenix

Full Time
$
24
/hr
Phoenix
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Centerwell

Float Medical Assistant - Phoenix

Full Time
$
24
/hr
Phoenix
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Job interview prep and resume services
1:1 support from enrolment to employment