salary$36,350 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Mobile, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,410per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,340per year
Jobs in the area1,310people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Mobile?
Expensive. Rent of $1,257 a month takes 41.5% 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 Mobile, AL?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Mobile, AL area is $36,350 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $30,410 and $43,340.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Mobile?
Typical rent of $1,257 a month takes 41.5% 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 Mobile, AL metro area.