salary$44,930 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$51,930per year
Jobs in the area18,670people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Fort Lauderdale?
Expensive. Rent of $2,109 a month takes 56.3% 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area is $44,930 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $35,650 and $51,930.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Fort Lauderdale?
Typical rent of $2,109 a month takes 56.3% 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.