salary$44,480 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,490per year
Jobs in the area9,310people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Tampa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,216 a month takes 59.8% 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 Tampa, FL?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $44,480 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $36,860 and $49,490.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Tampa?
Typical rent of $2,216 a month takes 59.8% 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.