Medical Assistants Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,380 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.97
10th percentile $30,470
90th percentile $43,680
Employed locally 430
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,470
    25th
    $32,570
    50th (median)
    $37,380
    75th
    $38,240
    90th
    $43,680

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,600
    Nursing Assistants$35,740
    Dental Assistants$45,300
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,980
    Phlebotomists$37,230
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in East Tennessee is $17.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.09 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in East Tennessee is 15.4% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,470 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,570.