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Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Providence

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Average Pay
$
23.8
Hourly
Low
$
14.24
High
$
38.33
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Providence?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Providence is $23.8 per hour, which is equal to $49493 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 286 recent job postings for medical assistants in Providence.

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 Providence

Certified medical assistants in Providence 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 Rhode Island can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Providence

In Providence, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is family medicine, with an average pay of $24.35 per hour. Followed by urgent care with $21.66 and primary care with $21.56 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
family medicine
$
24.35
/hr
$
24.35
/hr
2.
urgent care
$
21.66
/hr
$
21.66
/hr
3.
primary care
$
21.56
/hr
$
21.56
/hr
4.
dermatology
$
20.17
/hr
$
20.17
/hr
5.
cardiology
$
20.15
/hr
$
20.15
/hr
6.
pediatrics
$
19.13
/hr
$
19.13
/hr
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Job Openings

Lifespan

Clinical Lab Assistant

Full Time
$
33.8
/hr
Providence
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The Miriam Hospital

Clinical Lab Assistant

Full Time
$
33.8
/hr
Providence
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Brown University Health

MG Medical Assistant Intern

Full Time
$
22.06
/hr
Providence
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Brown University

Medical Assistant

Part Time
Providence
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Wisconsin State Journal

Medical Assistant

Part Time
Providence
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