salary$43,800 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,600per year
Jobs in the area7,920people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Orlando?
Expensive. Rent of $1,955 a month takes 53.6% 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 Orlando, FL?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area is $43,800 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $36,650 and $48,600.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Orlando?
Typical rent of $1,955 a month takes 53.6% 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area.