salary$39,260 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,330per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,040per year
Jobs in the area3,350people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Memphis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 42.8% 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 Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $39,260 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $36,330 and $47,040.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 42.8% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.