Medical Assistants pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,750 or more. The middle half of medical assistants in Columbus earn between $35,320 and $42,850.
- $30K10th
- $35K25th
- $36KMedian
- $43K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,630 | $3,136 | $18.09 |
| Median | $36,050 | $3,004 | $17.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,320 | $2,943 | $16.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,850 | $3,571 | $20.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Assistants pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Medical assistants in Columbus earn 12% less than the Georgia average ($42,590) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($46,120). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $45,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $37,630 | $36,050 | $30,210 | $44,750 | 900 |
| Georgia | $42,590 | $41,600 | $34,270 | $51,430 | 28,780 |
| United States | $46,120 | $45,690 | $36,050 | $59,310 | 817,870 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Assistants salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $37,630, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $31,286 a year, or $2,607 a month and $1,203 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $31,286 | $2,607 |
| Working in AL | $30,891 | $2,574 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for medical assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $37,630 buys what about $42,141 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Assistants salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 13th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($44,970).
- Atlanta$44,970
- Gainesville$42,310
- Savannah$40,280
- Macon$40,260
- Rome$39,950
- Augusta$39,820
- Athens$39,680
- Hinesville$39,610
- Brunswick$39,310
- Columbus$37,630
Highest-paying cities for medical assistants
Vallejo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($66,730).
- Vallejo, CA$66,730
- San Jose, CA$65,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$64,160
- San Francisco, CA$63,330
- Napa, CA$62,580
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Medical Assistants salary in Columbus: questions
How much do medical assistants make an hour in Columbus?
$18.09 an hour on average, and $17.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical assistants salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical assistants take-home pay in Columbus?
About $31,286 a year ($2,607 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,630.
Do medical assistants earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9092; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.47, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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