Boston

Certified Medical Assistant Salary in Boston

Average Pay
$
23.50
Low
$
16.50
High
$
35.00
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Medical Assistant Salary in Massachusetts by Cities

Discover how medical assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.
$
23
Salary Ranking - second place
$
24
Salary ranking - First Place
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22
Salary ranking - third place

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in Massachusetts

In Boston, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is primary care, with an average pay of $23.61 per hour. Followed by urgent care with $22.75 and cardiology with $22.43 per hour in second and third position respectively.

 1.  
primary care
$
23.61
 /hr
 2.  
urgent care
$
22.75
 /hr
 3.  
cardiology
$
22.43
 /hr
 4.  
family medicine
$
21.80
 /hr
 5.  
pediatrics
$
20.97
 /hr
 6.  
dermatology
$
20.72
 /hr
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Job Openings

Pediatric Associates of Wellesley
Cardiology Medical Assistant
Full time
$24.50
/hr
Austin, TX
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Pediatric Associates of Wellesley
Cardiology Medical Assistant
Full time
$24.50
/hr
Austin, TX
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Pediatric Associates of Wellesley
Cardiology Medical Assistant
Full time
$24.50
/hr
Austin, TX
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Pediatric Associates of Wellesley
Cardiology Medical Assistant
Full time
$24.50
/hr
Austin, TX
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Job Openings

Mass General Brigham
Student Patient Care Associate| MGH General Medicine & Oncology
Full Time
Boston
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Boston Medical Center
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Full Time
Boston
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Boston Children's Hospital
Medical Assistant I
Full Time
Boston
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Boston Medical Center
Pediatric Medical Assistant- Per Diem
Part Time
Boston
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Mass General Brigham
32 hour Night shift Patient Care Associate - Spinal Cord
Part Time
Boston
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Learn More About Medical Assistant Salaries

How can I become a Medical Assistant in Boston?

For those in Boston, pursuing a career as a Medical Assistant is a smart choice with strong job opportunities in the expanding healthcare sector. While some take the traditional college path, a more affordable and flexible option is Stepful’s online medical assistant program in Massachusetts. This training provides essential clinical and administrative skills in just a few months. Hands-on experience through externships or on-the-job training is highly valuable. Though certification is not required in Massachusetts, earning the CCMA from the NHA can enhance job prospects. Boston has many opportunities in hospitals, private clinics, and urgent care centers. With experience, medical assistants can specialize in different areas or advance into healthcare management.