salary$44,280 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Port St. Lucie, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$50,860per year
Jobs in the area1,220people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Port St. Lucie?
Expensive. Rent of $2,470 a month takes 66.9% 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 Port St. Lucie, FL?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Port St. Lucie, FL area is $44,280 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $36,710 and $50,860.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Port St. Lucie?
Typical rent of $2,470 a month takes 66.9% 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 Port St. Lucie, FL metro area.