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Medical Assistant Jobs in Georgia

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Georgia's healthcare industry employs over 480,000 workers in the 8th-largest US state. Atlanta dominates as a major healthcare hub with Emory Healthcare, Piedmont Healthcare, and Wellstar leading. The CDC and numerous health companies are headquartered here. Georgia ranks 40th in health outcomes with significant urban-rural disparities. Augusta's medical school presence and Savannah's regional role create secondary hubs. Rural Georgia faces significant healthcare access challenges with numerous critical access hospitals.

3,200+
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$38K
Median Salary
10%
Job Growth
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Medical Assistant Jobs in Georgia

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Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Georgia employers.

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Georgia Healthcare Industry

Understanding the GA healthcare job market:

Georgia's healthcare industry employs over 480,000 workers in the 8th-largest US state. Atlanta dominates as a major healthcare hub with Emory Healthcare, Piedmont Healthcare, and Wellstar leading. The CDC and numerous health companies are headquartered here. Georgia ranks 40th in health outcomes with significant urban-rural disparities. Augusta's medical school presence and Savannah's regional role create secondary hubs. Rural Georgia faces significant healthcare access challenges with numerous critical access hospitals.

480,000
Healthcare Workers
180
Hospitals
#40
Health Ranking
93.4%
Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Georgia

GA salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level
(0-1 years)
$30,000
Mid-Level
(2-4 years)
$38,000
Experienced
(5+ years)
$46,000

What Affects Your Salary

Atlanta pays highest with system competition driving wages. Emory positions offer academic prestige. Piedmont and Wellstar are highly competitive. Augusta's medical school creates opportunities. Cost of living at 93% of national average means salaries stretch further. Rural areas pay less but cost of living is very low. Bilingual Spanish increasingly valuable in Atlanta metro.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Georgia

Georgia's healthcare market features academic powerhouses and expanding regional systems:

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GA Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Georgia:

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Start Your Clinical Healthcare Career in Georgia

Georgia's healthcare industry employs over 480,000 workers in the 8th-largest US state. Atlanta dominates as a major healthcare hub with Emory Healthcare, Piedmont Healthcare, and Wellstar leading. The CDC and numerous health companies are headquartered here. Georgia ranks 40th in health outcomes with significant urban-rural disparities. Augusta's medical school presence and Savannah's regional role create secondary hubs. Rural Georgia faces significant healthcare access challenges with numerous critical access hospitals.

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