Medical Assistant Salary in Florida: $45,441 (2026)

Quick Answer:Across Florida's 87 metropolitan areas, the average median medical assistant pay sits at $45,441/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 31-9092. Because Florida sits at BEA RPP 100.8 (1% above the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $45,080 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Sarasota ($46,297), West Palm Beach ($45,942), North Port ($45,620).

Medical Assistant Salary in Florida - 2025 BLS Data Infographic — Florida medical assistant salary overview (2026)

$45,441

Avg Median Salary

$21.85

Avg Hourly Rate

64,728

Metro Employed

Cities

In 2026, the average median salary for medical assistants in Florida is projected to be $45,442, which is 5.3% lower than the national median of $47,961. The highest paying city in the state is Sarasota, where salaries reach $48,598, while Tallahassee offers the lowest at $38,713, resulting in a salary gap of $9,885 between these two locations. Factors driving this disparity include cost of living differences, the concentration of healthcare facilities, and demand for medical services in urban versus rural areas. Florida's medical assistant workforce is governed by state licensing requirements and scope of practice laws that can vary across metro areas. The state is experiencing a projected annual growth rate of 4.97%, translating to increased job opportunities driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare services. As of 2026, there are 64,728 medical assistants employed statewide, with strong demand in major cities like West Palm Beach ($48,225), North Port ($47,887), Miami ($47,163), and Punta Gorda ($47,058). Overall, the job market for medical assistants in Florida shows promising signs for the coming years, reflecting the ongoing evolution in the healthcare industry.

Florida Medical Assistant Salary Range

Entry Level (10th %ile)

$37,781

avg across 87 cities

Median

$45,441

state average

Top Earners (90th %ile)

$52,059

avg across 87 cities

Overall salary range in Florida: $31,604 (lowest entry-level) to $64,156 (highest top earner)

Florida vs National Average

Florida

$45,441

National Median

$47,961

Florida medical assistants earn 5.25% less than the national median ($-2,520/year difference).

Florida Medical Assistant Salary Distribution (2026)

Medical Assistant salaries in Florida range from $37,781 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $52,059 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $45,441. The Florida median is $2,520 below the US national median of $47,961. The average hourly rate is $21.85/hr. Approximately 64,728 medical assistants are employed across 87 cities.

2019 BLS Actual

$33,396

2025 BLS Actual

$43,290

2026 Current Est.

$45,441

2019–2027 Growth

+42.8%

Salary Trajectory for Medical Assistants in Florida (2019–2027)

2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 4.97% projection.

BLS Actual Estimated Projected

Year	Annual Salary	Status
2019	$33,396	Actual
2020	$34,174	Actual
2021	$35,180	Actual
2022	$36,763	Actual
2023	$38,584	Actual
2024	$41,562	Actual
2025	$43,290	Actual
2026(current)	$45,441	Estimated
2027	$47,700	Projected

Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Florida metropolitan area, the median medical assistant salary grew 29.6% from $33,396 (2019) to $43,290 (2025). At a 4.97% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $47,700 by 2027 — a total increase of $14,304 (42.83%) from 2019.

Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Florida metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 4.97% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.

Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Florida

Sarasota

10 employed · $23.37/hr

$48,598

+6.95% vs avg

West Palm Beach

29 employed · $23.19/hr

$48,225

+6.13% vs avg

North Port

2,270 employed · $23.03/hr

$47,887

+5.38% vs avg

Miami

18,670 employed · $22.67/hr

$47,163

+3.79% vs avg

Punta Gorda

580 employed · $22.62/hr

$47,058

+3.56% vs avg

Lowest Paying Cities in Florida

City	Median Salary	vs State Avg	Hourly
Tallahassee	$38,713	-14.81%	$18.61
Ocala	$39,164	-13.81%	$18.83
Sebring	$39,626	-12.80%	$19.05
Homosassa Springs	$39,658	-12.73%	$19.06
Pensacola	$40,686	-10.46%	$19.57

Best Value Cities for Medical Assistants in Florida

When adjusted for local cost of living, these Florida cities offer the most purchasing power for medical assistants.

City	Nominal Salary	CoL Index	Adjusted Salary
Wildwood	$42,943	85.424	$50,270
Sarasota	$48,598	100.8	$48,212
West Palm Beach	$48,225	100.8	$47,842
Punta Gorda	$47,058	100.525	$46,812
North Port	$47,887	102.417	$46,757

Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.

Salary by Experience Level in Florida

Experience Level	Estimated Annual	Est. Hourly	Description
Entry Level (0-2 years)	$37,781	$18.16	10th percentile, new graduates
Mid Career (3-7 years)	$45,441	$21.85	50th percentile, median salary
Experienced (7+ years)	$52,059	$25.03	90th percentile, top earners

Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Florida metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.

All 87 Cities in Florida

#	City	Median Salary	Hourly	Entry (P10)	Top (P90)	Employed
1	Sarasota	$48,598	$23.37	$37,533	$60,966	10
2	West Palm Beach	$48,225	$23.19	$37,241	$64,101	29
3	North Port	$47,887	$23.03	$39,290	$53,052	2,270
4	Miami	$47,163	$22.67	$37,422	$54,511	18,670
5	Punta Gorda	$47,058	$22.62	$39,122	$51,603	580
6	Clearwater	$47,002	$22.60	$35,175	$64,156	19
7	Sanford	$46,884	$22.54	$36,575	$59,273	16
8	Bradenton	$46,878	$22.54	$37,452	$60,128	13
9	Naples	$46,691	$22.45	$37,642	$51,677	1,390
10	Tampa	$46,691	$22.45	$38,692	$51,950	9,310
11	Port St. Lucie	$46,481	$22.35	$38,534	$53,388	1,220
12	Fort Lauderdale	$46,479	$22.35	$36,883	$61,431	29
13	St. Petersburg	$46,439	$22.33	$36,445	$64,073	42
14	Deltona	$46,166	$22.20	$37,411	$50,816	1,660
15	Orlando	$45,977	$22.11	$38,472	$51,015	7,920
16	Hialeah	$45,659	$21.95	$34,040	$60,771	35
17	Ormond Beach	$45,455	$21.85	$37,865	$56,942	7
18	Fort Myers	$45,438	$21.84	$34,924	$61,103	23
19	Daytona Beach	$45,377	$21.81	$36,497	$60,076	14
20	Kissimmee	$45,217	$21.74	$36,409	$58,266	20
21	Cape Coral	$44,990	$21.63	$39,143	$51,183	2,190
22	Winter Haven	$44,756	$21.52	$35,156	$58,288	10
23	Coral Springs	$44,743	$21.51	$34,428	$57,677	34
24	Jacksonville	$44,717	$21.50	$39,080	$50,333	6,860
25	Pembroke Pines	$44,337	$21.32	$33,515	$60,952	40
26	Doral	$43,992	$21.15	$34,792	$55,870	16
27	Lakeland	$43,856	$21.09	$37,117	$49,252	2,010
28	Largo	$43,786	$21.05	$34,293	$55,189	12
29	Davie	$43,723	$21.03	$35,476	$58,716	18
30	Hollywood	$43,636	$20.98	$35,312	$58,449	37
31	Delray Beach	$43,514	$20.92	$33,640	$58,648	15
32	Miramar	$43,432	$20.88	$34,788	$57,759	21
33	Palm Coast	$43,401	$20.87	$33,369	$58,377	12
34	Boca Raton	$43,298	$20.82	$33,123	$58,031	17
35	Cutler Bay	$43,141	$20.74	$35,191	$54,746	10
36	Boynton Beach	$43,102	$20.72	$32,659	$54,637	12
37	Winter Park	$43,039	$20.69	$34,982	$54,524	7
38	Leesburg	$43,032	$20.69	$33,490	$52,979	4
39	North Miami	$43,013	$20.68	$32,448	$54,344	11
40	Port Orange	$42,999	$20.67	$32,375	$56,918	10
41	Wildwood	$42,943	$20.65	$37,506	$50,543	520
42	Jupiter	$42,940	$20.65	$32,234	$56,726	14
43	Miami Gardens	$42,917	$20.64	$33,626	$57,760	21
44	Plantation	$42,837	$20.60	$35,419	$56,378	15
45	Aventura	$42,827	$20.58	$34,409	$52,187	8
46	Royal Palm Beach	$42,817	$20.58	$34,430	$53,803	6
47	Pompano Beach	$42,781	$20.56	$33,310	$57,192	28
48	Homestead	$42,772	$20.56	$35,262	$56,142	14
49	Key West	$42,763	$20.56	$34,115	$52,116	4
50	Tamarac	$42,679	$20.52	$35,037	$55,862	11
51	Apopka	$42,668	$20.51	$35,056	$57,493	8
52	Oviedo	$42,628	$20.49	$33,963	$55,717	10
53	Pinellas Park	$42,597	$20.48	$34,708	$57,254	13
54	Deerfield Beach	$42,565	$20.47	$33,522	$55,482	12
55	Estero	$42,436	$20.41	$33,446	$55,090	6
56	Wellington	$42,422	$20.40	$34,419	$56,564	10
57	St. Cloud	$42,422	$20.40	$34,419	$55,016	11
58	Coconut Creek	$42,325	$20.35	$34,232	$54,810	11
59	Sebastian	$42,282	$20.33	$39,154	$49,777	480
60	Altamonte Springs	$42,278	$20.32	$32,925	$52,076	9
61	Lauderhill	$42,274	$20.32	$34,109	$54,642	19
62	Sunrise	$42,174	$20.28	$33,700	$54,317	23
63	Palm Beach Gardens	$42,170	$20.27	$33,691	$54,305	9
64	Margate	$42,156	$20.27	$33,659	$54,260	13
65	North Lauderdale	$42,102	$20.24	$32,677	$51,415	7
66	Haines City	$42,102	$20.24	$32,677	$54,114	5
67	DeLand	$42,082	$20.23	$35,922	$54,050	7
68	Bonita Springs	$42,039	$20.21	$33,512	$55,280	13
69	Winter Garden	$41,860	$20.12	$35,544	$53,335	10
70	Clermont	$41,837	$20.11	$35,485	$53,260	11
71	Melbourne	$41,700	$20.05	$32,926	$53,000	12
72	Dunedin	$41,594	$20.00	$34,709	$52,487	6
73	Winter Springs	$41,574	$19.99	$34,835	$52,423	8
74	Ocoee	$41,564	$19.99	$34,810	$52,391	10
75	Crestview	$41,547	$19.98	$38,188	$51,855	590
76	Oakland Park	$41,426	$19.91	$34,470	$51,850	6
77	North Miami Beach	$41,227	$19.82	$33,983	$52,784	11
78	Panama City	$41,148	$19.78	$37,380	$49,357	620
79	Plant City	$41,079	$19.74	$33,450	$52,315	7
80	Gainesville	$41,043	$19.73	$37,149	$49,504	840
81	Titusville	$40,768	$19.60	$31,604	$52,304	7
82	Palm Bay	$40,760	$19.60	$34,829	$50,417	2,230
83	Pensacola	$40,686	$19.57	$37,443	$51,015	1,250
84	Homosassa Springs	$39,658	$19.06	$36,939	$49,304	410
85	Sebring	$39,626	$19.05	$35,805	$46,901	300
86	Ocala	$39,164	$18.83	$32,887	$48,297	1,080
87	Tallahassee	$38,713	$18.61	$33,517	$47,929	1,390

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do medical assistants make in Florida in 2026?

The average median medical assistant salary in Florida is $45,441/year across 87 metro areas, based on estimated 2026 (projected from 2025 BLS data). Salaries range from $38,713 in Tallahassee to $48,598 in Sarasota. This makes Florida 5.25% below the national median of $47,961. The state employs approximately 64,728 medical assistants.

What is the highest paying city for medical assistants in Florida?

Sarasota offers the highest medical assistant salary in Florida at $48,598/year ($23.37/hr), based on estimated 2026 (projected from 2025 BLS data). The top 3 highest-paying cities are Sarasota ($48,598), West Palm Beach ($48,225), North Port ($47,887). Higher pay in these metros is typically driven by cost of living, demand for medical assisting services, and competition among employers for licensed medical assistants.

How does Florida medical assistant pay compare to the national average?

Florida's average medical assistant salary of $45,441 is 5.25% below the national median of $47,961 in 2026. The state employs approximately 64,728 medical assistants across 87 metropolitan areas. When comparing salaries, consider cost-of-living differences — a lower nominal salary in an affordable area may provide better purchasing power than a higher salary in an expensive metro.

What is the entry-level medical assistant salary in Florida?

Entry-level medical assistants (10th percentile) in Florida earn approximately $37,781/year on average, based on estimated 2026 (projected from 2025 BLS data). Starting salaries range from $31,604 in lower-paying areas to $39,290 in the highest-paying metros. New graduates should expect salaries at the lower end and can typically reach the area median within 3–5 years of clinical experience.

How many medical assistants are employed in Florida?

Florida employs approximately 64,728 medical assistants across 87 metropolitan areas, based on the latest BLS data. This makes Florida one of the larger employers of medical assistants nationally. Demand continues to grow as the medical assisting field expands and the population ages.

Which Florida city offers the best value for medical assistants?

When adjusted for cost of living, Wildwood offers the highest purchasing power for medical assistants in Florida, with an adjusted salary of $50,270 (nominal: $42,943, CoL index: 85.424). This means your dollar goes 17% further compared to the national average, making it an attractive option for maximizing real income.

Written by Emma Chen, CMA

Career Analyst

Emma has over 8 years of experience as a medical assistant. She has worked in both outpatient clinics and hospitals. Her expertise includes patient care and administrative support.

Clinically reviewed by Carlos Rodriguez, RMAData verified by Sofia Patel, CCMA

Methodology & Data Source

Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 4.97% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 medical assistant compensation across Florida. State averages are employment-weighted across 87 metro areas — larger metro areas with more medical assistantscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.

Data Sources & Methodology

Source: BLS, OEWS, 7-year dataset (2019–2025). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.

2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.97%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for medical assistants (SOC 31-9092).

Compiled and verified by Emma Chen, CMA, a licensed medical assistant with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov

Last verified: June 10, 2026

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