salary$38,880 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Knoxville, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$32,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,890per year
Jobs in the area2,550people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Knoxville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,544 a month takes 47.7% 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 Knoxville, TN?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Knoxville, TN area is $38,880 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $32,980 and $47,890.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Knoxville?
Typical rent of $1,544 a month takes 47.7% 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 Knoxville, TN metro area.