salary$42,600 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the Jacksonville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,230per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,950per year
Jobs in the area6,860people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Jacksonville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,719 a month takes 48.4% 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 Jacksonville, FL?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Jacksonville, FL area is $42,600 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $37,230 and $47,950.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Jacksonville?
Typical rent of $1,719 a month takes 48.4% 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 Jacksonville, FL metro area.