Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Georgia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $41,600 | $44,846 | -7% |
| Median hourly wage | $20.00 | $21.56 | -7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $43,198.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Medical Assistant in Georgia is $41,600, or about $20.00 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Medical Assistants is $44,846. Georgia is -7% below the national median.
Entry-level medical assistants in Georgia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 28,780 medical assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $41,600, Georgia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.