salary$41,780 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,920per year
Jobs in the area2,010people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Lakeland?
Expensive. Rent of $1,676 a month takes 48.1% 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 Lakeland, FL?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area is $41,780 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $35,360 and $46,920.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Lakeland?
Typical rent of $1,676 a month takes 48.1% 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 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area.