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Average Pay
$
19.94
Hourly
Low
$
15
High
$
26.83
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Raleigh?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Raleigh is $19.94 per hour, which is equal to $41474 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 784 recent job postings for medical assistants in Raleigh.

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 Raleigh

Certified medical assistants in Raleigh 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 North Carolina can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Raleigh

In Raleigh, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is cardiology, with an average pay of $23.83 per hour. Followed by pediatrics with $21.29 and family medicine with $20.78 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
cardiology
$
23.83
/hr
$
23.83
/hr
2.
pediatrics
$
21.29
/hr
$
21.29
/hr
3.
family medicine
$
20.78
/hr
$
20.78
/hr
4.
primary care
$
18.9
/hr
$
18.9
/hr
5.
dermatology
$
18.44
/hr
$
18.44
/hr
6.
urgent care
$
17.94
/hr
$
17.94
/hr
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Job interview prep and resume services
1:1 support from enrolment to employment