How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make in Florida in 2026?

A typical Medical Assistant in Florida earns about $21.00 per hour, or $43,680 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $3,640 a month and $840 a week. That is the typical pay for the state's Medical Assistant workforce, though it varies by employer, city, and experience.

Florida pay runs 4% below the national figure of $45,690 a year for Medical Assistants, according to the same data. That places Florida 33rd out of 51 states and territories ranked by typical Medical Assistant pay. The state employs 66,110 Medical Assistants, compared with 817,870 nationwide, giving Florida a sizable share of the profession's workforce.

Entry-level positions in Florida typically offer around $17.25 an hour, or about $35,880 a year, for Medical Assistants just starting out. That is the starting point for many new hires, particularly those fresh out of certification programs. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $21.00 an hour within the first few years on the job. Gaining certifications, taking on more clinical responsibility, or moving to a busier practice can speed that climb.

Experienced Medical Assistants in Florida often earn upwards of $22.50 an hour, or about $46,800 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $23.58 an hour, or $49,040 a year. That leaves a spread of $13,160 between entry-level and top-tier pay across the state. The gap usually comes down to years on the job, the type of practice or specialty setting, and which city the position is in.

Medical Assistant pay in Florida has climbed steadily over the past decade. In 2015, typical pay stood at $29,530 a year; by 2025 it reached $43,680, a gain of $14,150. That amounts to a 48% rise over ten years, with increases recorded in every year of the span.

Nationally, Medical Assistant pay rose 49% over the same ten years, putting Florida's climb almost exactly in step with the rest of the country. For someone starting out now, that decade of steady gains means pay has moved up consistently rather than stalling. Past growth is not a promise of future increases, but the trend so far has been upward.

Pay runs highest in the Bradenton metro area, where Medical Assistants earn $45,620 a year ($21.94 an hour), about 4% above the Florida figure. The Sarasota and North Port metro areas, which share the same labor market data, pay the same amount. Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach follow close behind at $44,930 a year ($21.60 an hour).

Pay runs lowest in the Tallahassee metro area, where Medical Assistants earn $36,880 a year ($17.73 an hour), a spread of $8,740 between the state's highest- and lowest-paying cities. The Miami metro area, covering Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, employs the most Medical Assistants in the state at 18,670. Higher pay in South Florida cities tends to track higher living costs there, while lower pay in Tallahassee usually lines up with a lower cost of living.

Florida's typical Medical Assistant pay of $43,680 a year compares favorably with neighboring states. Georgia pay runs lower, at $41,600 a year, about 5% below Florida. Alabama pay is lower still, at $36,100 a year, 17% below Florida. Medical Assistant certification earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary by employer and certifying body.

Medical Assistants in Florida typically earn $43,680 a year, up 48% over the past decade from $29,530 in 2015. Pay varies by city, from $36,880 in Tallahassee to $45,620 in the Bradenton area, and by experience, from entry-level pay near $35,880 to over $49,040 for the top 10% of earners. For state-specific licensing or registry requirements, check Florida's medical board page; for local figures, check individual city pages.