DOL Median (Tennessee)
$37,000
vs National
+9.7%
National: $33,717BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,975
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$37,000
+9.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$33,717
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Medical Assistants in Tennessee earns $37,000 in nominal terms, which is 9.7% above the national average of $33,717. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,975 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CHATTANOOGA ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP PC | $37,000 | 1 |
| CHATTANOOGA OTHROPAEDIC GROUP PC | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Medical Assistants
Brooklyn, NY · $87,360Pensacola, FL · $85,000Delray Beach, FL · $80,000Freeport, NE · $65,000Boston, MA · $60,000Top-Paying Roles in Tennessee
Surgeons, All Other · $450,000Physicians, All Other · $275,000Pediatricians, General · $249,600Chief Executives · $200,000Dentists, All Other Specialists · $166,400Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Medical Assistants make in Tennessee?
The median Medical Assistants salary in Tennessee is $37,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Medical Assistants?
A Medical Assistants in Tennessee earns 9.7% more than the national median of $33,717, or $40,975 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.