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Medical Assistant Salary in Florida (2026)
$21.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,277/year ($3,106/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 66,110 Medical Assistant jobs in Florida (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Medical Assistant salary of $43,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $37,277 — an effective tax rate of 14.7%.
| Gross (median) | $43,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,062 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,342 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,277 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,106 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Florida?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Florida is $43,680 per year ($21.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,830 and $46,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Florida?
- On the median salary of $43,680, a single filer in Florida takes home about $37,277 per year ($3,106 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.7%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 66,110 Medical Assistant jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.