Average salary, compensation, and wages for Medical assistants in the United States


The earnings of medical assistants vary, depending on their experience, skill level, and location. Median annual earnings of medical assistants were $23,940 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $20,260 and $28,410. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,640, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $34,130. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of medical assistants in 2002 were as follows:

General medical and surgical hospitals $24,460
Offices of physicians 24,260
Outpatient care centers 23,980
Other ambulatory health care services 23,440
Offices of other health practitioners 21,620







More information on Medical assistants from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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