salary$46,090 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,930per year
Top pay (top 10%)$56,690per year
Jobs in the area1,730people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Greensboro?
Expensive. Rent of $1,496 a month takes 38.9% 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 Greensboro, NC?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area is $46,090 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $35,930 and $56,690.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Greensboro?
Typical rent of $1,496 a month takes 38.9% 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.