The median Certified Medical Assistant (cma) salary is $23.00 per hour, or $47,840 per year, based on 1,522 job postings across 88 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$23.00
Median hourly
$47,840
Annual salary
$18-$30
Pay range
88
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Certified Medical Assistant (cma) earns $23.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $20.00 and $25.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -4.3% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Seattle, WA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Wichita, KANSAS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-4.3%
Current median: $22.50/hr
Prior period: $23.50/hr
Job openings
+63.5%
664 recent postings
Previous period: 406 postings
Daily pay signal
$20.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Certified Medical Assistant (cma) postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $23.50/hr to $22.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$17.50
$36,400/yr
Median
$23.00
$47,840/yr
Top earners
$30.00
$62,400/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $22.50/hr | 637 |
Mar 2026 | $23.50/hr | 433 |
Feb 2026 | $23.00/hr | 97 |
Jan 2026 | $22.50/hr | 163 |
Dec 2025 | $22.50/hr | 117 |
Nov 2025 | $23.50/hr | 75 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
21 postings · 9 companies
$19.00
$18-$19
21 postings · 8 companies
$25.50
$26-$26
Estimated from national data
~$24.96
—
Estimated from national data
~$21.82
—
25 postings · 17 companies
$25.50
$24-$31
59 postings · 11 companies
$25.50
$25-$26
Estimated from national data
~$19.39
—
Estimated from national data
~$21.21
—
Estimated from national data
~$22.42
—
48 postings · 29 companies
$21.50
$19-$23
45 postings · 29 companies
$19.00
$18-$21
Estimated from national data
~$25.12
—
Estimated from national data
~$20.30
—
95 postings · 21 companies
$23.50
$23-$24
10 postings · 8 companies
$22.00
$22-$24
30 postings · 23 companies
$22.75
$21-$24
62 postings · 31 companies
$19.75
$19-$22
10 postings · 9 companies
$19.25
$18-$20
5 postings · 2 companies
$17.50
$17-$19
Estimated from national data
~$23.17
—
14 postings · 12 companies
$21.25
$20-$22
18 postings · 11 companies
$26.25
$25-$28
17 postings · 15 companies
$20.50
$19-$22
51 postings · 26 companies
$26.50
$25-$27
Estimated from national data
~$25.52
—
9 postings · 4 companies
$17.00
$16-$18
Estimated from national data
~$21.28
—
13 postings · 11 companies
$23.50
$22-$25
20 postings · 5 companies
$24.00
$24-$25
7 postings · 5 companies
$24.50
$24-$26
81 postings · 32 companies
$23.50
$22-$24
7 postings · 3 companies
$20.00
$19-$20
22 postings · 12 companies
$24.50
$22-$27
36 postings · 25 companies
$21.00
$20-$23
Estimated from national data
~$19.21
—
38 postings · 13 companies
$20.00
$20-$23
30 postings · 15 companies
$17.75
$17-$18
25 postings · 13 companies
$27.50
$26-$29
20 postings · 8 companies
$20.25
$17-$21
Estimated from national data
~$24.18
—
11 postings · 9 companies
$21.00
$19-$22
Estimated from national data
~$24.50
—
10 postings · 10 companies
$17.25
$16-$19
77 postings · 54 companies
$18.00
$17-$20
Estimated from national data
~$22.25
—
9 postings · 2 companies
$23.50
$24-$24
26 postings · 7 companies
$23.00
$23-$23
98 postings · 29 companies
$32.50
$30-$33
Estimated from national data
~$19.15
—
18 postings · 11 companies
$23.50
$24-$25
Estimated from national data
~$23.91
—
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Certified Medical Assistant (cma) salaries.
Seattle
Wa · 20 postings
$32.50/hr
Seattle
Washington · 35 postings
$32.50/hr
Bellevue
Wa · 12 postings
$32.00/hr
Portland
Oregon · 10 postings
$27.50/hr
Fairbanks
Alaska · 14 postings
$25.50/hr
Wichita
Kansas · 12 postings
$18.50/hr
Birmingham
Alabama · 12 postings
$19.00/hr
Akron
Ohio · 10 postings
$20.00/hr
Charlottesville
Virginia · 19 postings
$23.00/hr
Peoria
Illinois · 13 postings
$23.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Certified Medical Assistant (cma) positions.
Providence Swedish
16 postings
$33.00/hr
Seattle Children's
42 postings
$32.50/hr
State Of Washington
6 postings
$30.50/hr
Commonspirit Health
71 postings
$30.00/hr
Kaiser Permanente
21 postings
$29.30/hr
Americare Senior Living
20 postings
$15.50/hr
Edgewood Healthcare
5 postings
$17.50/hr
Iris Senior Living
7 postings
$17.50/hr
Genesis Healthcare
22 postings
$18.00/hr
Legend Senior Living
34 postings
$18.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Medical Assistant (cma) | 218 | $21.00/hr |
| Certified Medication Aide (cma) | 102 | $18.50/hr |
| Medical Assistant Certified | 52 | $24.00/hr |
| Medical Assistant - Certified | 44 | $30.00/hr |
| Medical Assistant Certified Or Non Certified | 41 | $25.50/hr |
| Clinic Medical Assistant | 21 | $23.50/hr |
| Certified Medicine Aide, Cma | 16 | $20.00/hr |
| Medical Assistant - Certified Otolaryngology And Vascular Anomalies Clinic | 14 | $32.50/hr |
| Certified Medication Aide Cma | 12 | $23.75/hr |
| Cma | 12 | $20.25/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Certified Medical Assistant (cma) salaries.
FAQ
The median Certified Medical Assistant (cma) salary is $23.00 per hour, or $47,840 annually. Pay ranges from $17.50/hr (10th percentile) to $30.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,522 job postings, the highest paying states for Certified Medical Assistant (cma)s include Washington, Oregon, Minnesota. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,522 Certified Medical Assistant (cma) job postings across 88 states, from 596 different healthcare employers.
Certified Medical Assistant (cma) pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Certified Medical Assistant (cma) pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 4.3%.
Certified Medical Assistant (cma) pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $2.50 to $7.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Seattle offer $32.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $18.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Certified Medical Assistant (cma)s typically earn around $17.50 to $20.00 per hour ($36,400 to $41,600 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $23.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,522 active postings with listed compensation for Certified Medical Assistant (cma). We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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