salary$42,860 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,760per year
Jobs in the area2,190people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Cape Coral?
Expensive. Rent of $2,339 a month takes 65.5% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Cape Coral, FL?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area is $42,860 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $37,290 and $48,760.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Cape Coral?
Typical rent of $2,339 a month takes 65.5% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area.