salary$44,620 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$51,870per year
Jobs in the area6,340people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Murfreesboro?
Expensive. Rent of $1,878 a month takes 50.5% 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 Murfreesboro, TN?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area is $44,620 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $36,610 and $51,870.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Murfreesboro?
Typical rent of $1,878 a month takes 50.5% 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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area.