Medical Assistants Salary in Tennessee
Medical Assistants in Tennessee earn a median of $39,570 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,570
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,180
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,840; the top 10% earn over $48,540. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
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Medical Assistants pay in Tennessee
How much do medical assistants make in Tennessee?
The median is $39,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,840 and the top 10% earn over $48,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.