Medical Assistant salary in Tennessee
The median annual wage for medical assistants in Tennessee is $39,570, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $45,690. Tennessee ranks 41 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$39,570
25th percentile
$37,160
75th percentile
$45,580
90th percentile
$48,540
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Tennessee | 19,180 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Tennessee | $41,480 |
| National median | $45,690 |
| National employment | 817,870 |
Metro areas in Tennessee
- Nashville, TN: median $44,620
- Memphis, TN: median $39,260
States with similar pay for medical assistants
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Medical Assistants" (31-9092), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.