Medical Assistants Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $38,300 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.41
10th percentile $33,030
90th percentile $46,320
Employed locally 2,790
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,030
    25th
    $36,250
    50th (median)
    $38,300
    75th
    $42,180
    90th
    $46,320

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Medical Assistants salary is 45% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $41,500
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $38,510
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $38,360
    Jackson, TN $37,100
    Johnson City, TN $36,900
    Cleveland, TN $36,870

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,750
    Nursing Assistants$36,920
    Dental Assistants$46,100
    Phlebotomists$37,820
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,380
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Knoxville, TN is $18.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.02 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Knoxville, TN is 13.3% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,030 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,250.