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Certified Medical Assistant Salary in New York City

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Average Pay
$
22.61
Hourly
Low
$
16
High
$
33.15
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in New York City?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in New York City is $22.61 per hour, which is equal to $47027 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 3929 recent job postings for medical assistants in New York City.

Medical Assistant Salary in 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 New York City

Certified medical assistants in New York City 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 New York can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in New York City

In New York City, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is cardiology, with an average pay of $22.11 per hour. Followed by family medicine with $21.35 and urgent care with $21.18 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
cardiology
$
22.11
/hr
$
22.11
/hr
2.
family medicine
$
21.35
/hr
$
21.35
/hr
3.
urgent care
$
21.18
/hr
$
21.18
/hr
4.
pediatrics
$
20.81
/hr
$
20.81
/hr
5.
primary care
$
20.67
/hr
$
20.67
/hr
6.
dermatology
$
20.45
/hr
$
20.45
/hr
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Job Openings

NYC Midtown Clinic

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

$
19
/hr
New York City
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Aya Healthcare corporate careers

Travel Medical Assistant

Full Time
$
22.45
/hr
New York City
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001 Hospital for Special Surgery

Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Uniondale

Part Time
$
32
/hr
New York City
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Medical Assistant Float

Full Time
New York City
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