Salary Information for Medical Assistants

The median annual wage of medical assistants was $28,860 in May 2010.  The lowest 10% earned less than $20,810, and the top 10%earned more than $40,190.  Most medical assistants work full time. Some work evenings or weekends to cover shifts in medical facilities that are always open. Salary by state for medical assistants.

 Quick Facts: Medical Assistants

2010 Median Pay	$28,860 per year $13.87 per hour
Entry-Level Education	High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience in a Related Occupation	None
On-the-job Training	Moderate-term on-the-job training
Number of Jobs, 2010	527,600
Job Outlook, 2010-20	31% (Much faster than average)
Employment Change, 2010-20	162,900

States with the highest employment level for medical assistants:

• California
• Texas
• Florida
• Pennsylvania
• Ohio

Top paying states for medical assistants (annual mean wage):

• Alaska - $39,200
• District of Columbia – $37,010
• Massachusetts - $36,100
• Hawaii - $34,530
• Washington - $34,470

**All information on this page came from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.