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Medical Assistant Salary in Georgia (2026)
$20.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,069/year ($2,839/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,910 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 28,780 Medical Assistant jobs in Georgia (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Medical Assistant salary of $41,600 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,069 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $41,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,812 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,182 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,536 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,069 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,839 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Georgia?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Georgia is $41,600 per year ($20.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,910 and $46,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $41,600, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $34,069 per year ($2,839 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 28,780 Medical Assistant jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.