Medical Assistants Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $41,180 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.80
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $48,060
Employed locally 8,170
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $41,180
    75th
    $46,080
    90th
    $48,060

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Assistants salary is 42% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $44,520
    Flagstaff, AZ $44,410
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $43,500
    Port St. Lucie, FL $42,840

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$36,700
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32,570
    Dental Assistants$47,940
    Physical Therapist Assistants$69,570
    Phlebotomists$38,550
    Massage Therapists$50,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Tampa, FL is $19.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.79 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Tampa, FL is 6.8% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.