Medical Assistants Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $44,520 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $51,860
Employed locally 17,560
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $37,600
    50th (median)
    $44,520
    75th
    $47,770
    90th
    $51,860

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Assistants salary is 39% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $45,650
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $45,040
    Flagstaff, AZ $44,410
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $43,500
    Port St. Lucie, FL $42,840
    Punta Gorda, FL $42,420

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32,200
    Nursing Assistants$37,690
    Dental Assistants$45,520
    Phlebotomists$38,890
    Physical Therapist Assistants$68,070
    Massage Therapists$50,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Miami, FL is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.97 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Miami, FL is 0.7% above 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,600.