Average CMA Salary

$27.23/hour

The average salary for a CMA is $27.23 per hour.

Last updated on September 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Where do Certified Medical Assistants get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Wisconsin$29$29
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for CMA jobs?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Patterns Hiring - Perm$34$34
UW Health$25$25
CoreCivic$18$18
Tenet Massachusetts$14$14

Last updated on September 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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