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Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Sterling Heights

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Average Pay
$
18.04
Hourly
Low
$
14
High
$
23
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Sterling Heights?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Sterling Heights is $18.04 per hour, which is equal to $37514 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 214 recent job postings for medical assistants in Sterling Heights.

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 Sterling Heights

Certified medical assistants in Sterling Heights 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 Michigan can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Sterling Heights

In Sterling Heights, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is family medicine, with an average pay of $19.26 per hour. Followed by primary care with $17.41 and dermatology with $17.13 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
family medicine
$
19.26
/hr
$
19.26
/hr
2.
primary care
$
17.41
/hr
$
17.41
/hr
3.
dermatology
$
17.13
/hr
$
17.13
/hr
4.
urgent care
$
16.82
/hr
$
16.82
/hr
5.
pediatrics
$
16.79
/hr
$
16.79
/hr
6.
cardiology
$
16.77
/hr
$
16.77
/hr
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Job Openings

Macomb Foot, Ankle & Wound Care

Medical Assistant

Part Time
$
17
/hr
Sterling Heights
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Arthritis and Internal Medicine

Medical Assistant

Full Time
$
18
/hr
Sterling Heights
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Bhadresh D Nayak MD PLC

Medical Assistant

Full Time
$
17
/hr
Sterling Heights
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Corewell Health

Medical Assistant III Family Medicine

Full Time
Sterling Heights
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