salary$38,830 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$33,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,030per year
Jobs in the area2,230people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Palm Bay?
Expensive. Rent of $1,870 a month takes 57.8% 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 Palm Bay, FL?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area is $38,830 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $33,180 and $48,030.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Palm Bay?
Typical rent of $1,870 a month takes 57.8% 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area.