salary$46,520 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$56,840per year
Jobs in the area6,060people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Charlotte?
Expensive. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 48.5% 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 Charlotte, NC?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area is $46,520 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $36,620 and $56,840.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Charlotte?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 48.5% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area.