CMA Salary Guide
Average CMA Salary
$28.06/hour
The average salary for a CMA is $28.06 per hour.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Where do Certified Medical Assistants get paid the most?
Georgia pays CMAs the most, averaging $32 per hour, followed by Colorado ($28) and Oklahoma ($26). Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $35. For comparison, the national average for CMAs is $28 per hour — Georgia pays 14% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $32 | $35 |
| Colorado | $28 | $28 |
| Oklahoma | $26 | $26 |
| Missouri | $25 | $25 |
| North Carolina | $24 | $26 |
| Ohio | $23 | $23 |
| Florida | $18 | $18 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for CMA jobs?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays CMAs the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Pennant Services ($29) and Perm Staff Jobs ($26). For comparison, the national average for CMAs is $28 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 53% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $43 | $43 |
| Pennant Services | $29 | $29 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $26 | $30 |
| UW Health | $25 | $25 |
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $21 | $21 |
| CoreCivic | $20 | $24 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $16 | $16 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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