Average CMA Salary

$26.15/hour

The average salary for a CMA is $26.15 per hour.

Last updated on December 13, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Where do Certified Medical Assistants get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Idaho$29$29
Wisconsin$29$29
Florida$22$22
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for CMA jobs?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Tenet South Carolina$31$31
UW Health$25$25
St. Luke's Health System$24$24
University of Miami$20$20
CoreCivic$19$21
Tenet Massachusetts$17$17

Last updated on December 13, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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