Medical Assistant (MA) in Tennessee

Medical Assistants work in doctor's offices and clinics doing both clinical tasks (vitals, injections, EKGs) and administrative duties (scheduling, billing). It's one of the fastest-growing careers in America — over 100,000 new jobs added per year.

$42,420 TN Median Salary
16% Growth Rate
9–18 months Training

💰 Medical Assistant (MA) Salary in Tennessee

Estimated salary range for Medical Assistant (MA)s in Tennessee, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$33,000
Median
$42,420
Experienced
$55,000

🎓 Medical Assistant (MA) Licensing in Tennessee

Credential required: CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Tennessee state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Medical Assistant (MA) Programs in Tennessee

Community College
⭐ 86

Volunteer State Community College

📍 Gallatin, TN

Serves Sumner and Robertson counties north of Nashville. One of Tennessee's most respected allied health community colle...

Nursing (RN/ADN)LPNDental HygieneRadiologic TechnologySurgical Technology
Technical College
⭐ 87

Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Memphis

📍 Memphis, TN

TCAT campus in Memphis serving Shelby County with strong trades programs. Among the highest enrollment TCATs in the stat...

Practical Nursing (LPN)HVACWeldingElectrical TechnologyAutomotive Technology
Community College
⭐ 85

Roane State Community College

📍 Harriman, TN

Serves east Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau. Known for exceptional allied health programs and high NCLEX pass rates....

Nursing (RN/ADN)LPNRadiologic TechnologyRespiratory TherapyDental Hygiene

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