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Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Reno

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Average Pay
$
20.57
Hourly
Low
$
15.19
High
$
29
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Reno?

As of July 18, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Reno is $20.57 per hour, which is equal to $42793 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 558 recent job postings for medical assistants in Reno.

Medical Assistant Salary in Nevada by Cities

Discover how medical assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.
$
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 Reno

Certified medical assistants in Reno 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 Nevada can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Reno

In Reno, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is family medicine, with an average pay of $20.5 per hour. Followed by urgent care with $19.05 and cardiology with $18.61 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
family medicine
$
20.5
/hr
$
20.5
/hr
2.
urgent care
$
19.05
/hr
$
19.05
/hr
3.
cardiology
$
18.61
/hr
$
18.61
/hr
4.
primary care
$
18.55
/hr
$
18.55
/hr
5.
dermatology
$
17.77
/hr
$
17.77
/hr
6.
pediatrics
$
17.28
/hr
$
17.28
/hr
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Job Openings

Renown Health

Medical Assistant Trainee - Fall 2026

Full Time
Fingerprinting Express

Medical Assistant

Full Time
$
24
/hr
Reno
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Saint Mary's Regional Medical Group

Medical Assistant

Full Time
Oncology Nevada

Medical Assistant

Full Time
$
22
/hr
Reno
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Advanced Gynecology of Reno

Medical Assistant

Full Time
$
19
/hr
Reno
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How can I become a Medical Assistant in Reno?

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5-Month online Medical Assistant class
Get your national CCMA Certification
100% online followed by in-person clinical hours
Job interview prep and resume services
1:1 support from enrolment to employment