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Average Pay
$
18.61
Hourly
Low
$
14
High
$
25
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Saint Petersburg?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Saint Petersburg is $18.61 per hour, which is equal to $38712 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 474 recent job postings for medical assistants in Saint Petersburg.

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 Saint Petersburg

Certified medical assistants in Saint Petersburg 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 Florida can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Saint Petersburg

In Saint Petersburg, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is urgent care, with an average pay of $18.24 per hour. Followed by dermatology with $18.09 and primary care with $17.99 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
urgent care
$
18.24
/hr
$
18.24
/hr
2.
dermatology
$
18.09
/hr
$
18.09
/hr
3.
primary care
$
17.99
/hr
$
17.99
/hr
4.
family medicine
$
17.44
/hr
$
17.44
/hr
5.
cardiology
$
17.37
/hr
$
17.37
/hr
6.
pediatrics
$
16.56
/hr
$
16.56
/hr
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Job Openings

ChenMed

Medical Assistant - South Tampa (Pinellas County)

Full Time
$
24.26
/hr
Saint Petersburg
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Professional Healthcare of Pinellas

Medical Assistant, Primary Care Clinic, Monday-Friday schedule

Full Time
Saint Petersburg
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Signature Urgent Carfe

Medical Assistant Urgent Care

$
21
/hr
Saint Petersburg
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1:1 support from enrolment to employment