Medical Assistant

Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice.

$37,700

Median Salary

$40,339

Mean Salary

743,500

Total Employment

14%

Job Growth

Much faster than average

Postsecondary nondegree award

Education

126,395

Openings/Year

Salary Distribution

10th Percentile

$22,620

25th Percentile

$29,406

Median

$37,700

75th Percentile

$48,256

90th Percentile

$63,336

Salary Map

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Lower Mid Higher

Top Employing States

California

69,375

Florida

51,229

Texas

46,299

Pennsylvania

38,952

New York

36,066

Salary by State

#	State	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Employment	Loc. Quotient
1	Hawaii	$79,722	$91,196	4,219	1.29
2	District of Columbia	$62,480	$71,207	1,271	0.82
3	California	$58,909	$66,692	69,375	0.78
4	Massachusetts	$57,788	$63,807	12,722	0.81
5	New York	$56,554	$59,866	36,066	0.80
6	New Jersey	$53,981	$57,072	14,743	0.71
7	Alaska	$49,726	$56,546	1,606	0.98
8	Colorado	$48,211	$51,354	8,932	0.69
9	New Hampshire	$47,749	$53,555	3,971	1.29
10	Connecticut	$47,168	$53,499	9,704	1.20
11	Maine	$46,509	$48,864	4,139	1.35
12	Nevada	$44,363	$49,787	9,035	1.30
13	Vermont	$44,110	$49,442	1,913	1.33
14	Virginia	$43,959	$49,240	21,405	1.11
15	Minnesota	$43,336	$46,256	9,401	0.73
16	Florida	$42,845	$46,877	51,229	1.06
17	Delaware	$42,625	$45,208	2,785	1.25
18	Maryland	$41,362	$47,337	9,351	0.67
19	Utah	$41,273	$46,759	7,801	1.06
20	Rhode Island	$41,057	$47,211	2,483	1.01
21	Illinois	$40,582	$43,083	25,551	0.89
22	Idaho	$40,075	$42,939	5,374	1.30
23	Oregon	$39,406	$43,484	6,770	0.71
24	Washington	$39,096	$41,088	11,620	0.67
25	Georgia	$39,083	$43,411	31,950	1.33
26	Arizona	$38,965	$44,614	13,174	0.82
27	North Dakota	$38,869	$42,646	1,457	0.83
28	Wisconsin	$38,847	$44,078	10,570	0.80
29	Indiana	$38,377	$43,586	20,381	1.34
30	Pennsylvania	$37,915	$42,801	38,952	1.34
31	Wyoming	$37,762	$41,326	1,487	1.15
32	Ohio	$37,026	$39,914	35,627	1.35
33	Alabama	$36,794	$41,003	8,691	0.77
34	Michigan	$36,482	$38,706	24,290	1.07
35	Arkansas	$35,407	$40,475	9,249	1.37
36	New Mexico	$35,332	$37,397	4,440	0.93
37	Mississippi	$35,115	$37,531	8,365	1.26
38	Iowa	$34,977	$36,849	4,773	0.67
39	Texas	$34,912	$37,440	46,299	0.71
40	Kentucky	$34,336	$37,699	8,892	0.88
41	West Virginia	$34,278	$38,359	3,434	0.85
42	Kansas	$34,206	$38,566	4,372	0.66
43	Montana	$33,444	$35,405	3,233	1.33
44	Nebraska	$32,530	$36,326	2,916	0.66
45	Tennessee	$32,193	$35,877	10,748	0.69
46	South Dakota	$32,064	$33,732	1,472	0.74
47	North Carolina	$31,572	$35,898	30,299	1.29
48	South Carolina	$30,002	$33,948	13,465	1.17
49	Oklahoma	$29,362	$31,039	6,946	0.78
50	Louisiana	$29,035	$30,752	14,234	1.36
51	Missouri	$28,869	$31,342	10,293	0.75

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Medical Assistant?

The median salary for a Medical Assistant is $37,700 per year nationally. Salaries range from $22,620 (10th percentile) to $63,336 (90th percentile).

What education do you need to become a Medical Assistant?

A Medical Assistant typically requires a postsecondary nondegree award. Additional on-the-job training: short-term on-the-job training.

What is the job outlook for Medical Assistants?

Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 14% — much faster than average. About 126,395 openings are expected each year.

Which state pays Medical Assistants the most?

Hawaii pays the highest median salary for medical assistants at $79,722 per year.

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