What is the highest and lowest pay for Medical Assistant - Certified?

As of November 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Medical Assistant - Certified in the United States is $42,991. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Medical Assistant - Certified in the US can go up to $51,056 and the lowest down to $35,504, but most earn between $39,072 and $47,213. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Assistant - Certified in the United States.

Last Updated on November 01, 2024

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Medical Assistant - Certified Salaries by Percentile
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75th Percentile $47,213 $3,934 $908 $23
Average $42,991 $3,583 $827 $21
25th Percentile $39,072 $3,256 $751 $19

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What is the highest and lowest pay for Medical Assistant - Certified?

As of November 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Medical Assistant - Certified in the United States is $42,991. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Medical Assistant - Certified in the US can go up to $51,056 and the lowest down to $35,504, but most earn between $39,072 and $47,213. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Assistant - Certified in the United States.

What is the hourly and monthly salary as a Medical Assistant - Certified?

As of November 01, 2024, the average hourly salary is $21 (range: $17 to $25); the average monthly salary is $3,583 (range: $2,959 to $4,255).

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What are the salaries of Medical Assistant - Certified with different levels of experience?

As of November 01, 2024, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Medical Assistant - Certified with under 1 year experience makes about $42,589. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Medical Assistant - Certified makes around $43,007. After 2-4 years, the Medical Assistant - Certified pay rises to about $43,950. Those senior Medical Assistant - Certified with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $44,138, and those Medical Assistant - Certified having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $44,264 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Medical Assistant - Certified $42,589
Intermediate Level Medical Assistant - Certified $43,007
Senior Level Medical Assistant - Certified $43,950
Specialist Level Medical Assistant - Certified $44,138
Expert Level Medical Assistant - Certified $44,264
$42,589 0 yr
$43,007 < 2 yrs
$43,950 2-4 yrs
$44,138 5-8 yrs
$44,264 > 8 yrs
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Entry Level 1%
Mid Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Top Level 3%
Experienced 3%
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How much does salary of Medical Assistant - Certified vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.

For example, as of November 01, 2024, the average yearly salary of Medical Assistant - Certified in San Francisco, CA is $53,739 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $50,214. While a Medical Assistant - Certified earns $48,193 per year in Boston, MA.

What is the salary trend of Medical Assistant - Certified?

For those exploring the changing dynamics of Medical Assistant - Certified salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of November 01, 2024, our research highlights a notable shift in Medical Assistant - Certified compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $64,112 in 2023 to about $64,521 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Medical Assistant - Certified salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.

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Medical Assistant - Certified Salary by Year

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2023 $64,112
2024 $64,521
2025 $63,648
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Job Openings of Medical Assistant - Certified

Salary.com job board provides millions of Medical Assistant - Certified information for you to search for. Click on search button below to see Medical Assistant - Certified job openings or enter a new job title here.

  • ARTHRITIS NORTHWEST

    SPOKANE, WA

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    ARTHRITIS NORTHWEST

    SPOKANE, WA

    ARTHRITIS NORTHWEST - SPOKANE, WA

    Arthritis Northwest is expanding and is in need of another Certified Medical Assistant to join the growing practice. General Summary: *A nonexempt position... more

    2 Months Ago

  • Arc Health PBC

    NEWPORT, NH

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    Arc Health PBC

    NEWPORT, NH

    Arc Health PBC - NEWPORT, NH

    Overview. Lux Nursing: 13WK Contract (40 hours per week, Monday through Friday). GREAT Facility. Position will go FAST. We are seeking a dedicated Certifie... more

    2 Months Ago

  • Gila Valley Clinic

    SAFFORD, AZ

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    Gila Valley Clinic

    SAFFORD, AZ

    Gila Valley Clinic - SAFFORD, AZ

    Certified Medical Assistant to assist providers with rooming patients, taking vitals, scribing and lab work. Busy office. Work Remotely. No. Job Type: Full... more

    2 Months Ago

  • CHRISTUS Health

    ALAMOGORDO, NM

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    CHRISTUS Health

    ALAMOGORDO, NM

    CHRISTUS Health - ALAMOGORDO, NM

    JOB SUMMARY. The Certified Medical Assistant will perform various services and related activities in support of patient care including accurate data entry ... more

    3 Months Ago

  • Hyannis Family Medical Care

    MASHPEE, MA

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    Hyannis Family Medical Care

    MASHPEE, MA

    Hyannis Family Medical Care - MASHPEE, MA

    Full-time MA/CNA needed for a large busy PCP doctors office. Medical Assistant/CNA Compensation: $19 - $21+ hr. depending on experience with great benefits... more

    5 Months Ago

  • Digestive Health Partners

    ASHEVILLE, NC

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    Digestive Health Partners

    ASHEVILLE, NC

    Digestive Health Partners - ASHEVILLE, NC

    JOB DESCRIPTION. Summary. The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers with clinic visits all while providing excellent ... more

    5 Months Ago


Most Common Benefits for Medical Assistant - Certified

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 68.5%
Bonuses 0.1%
Social Security 5.2%
401k/403b 3.4%
Disability 1.1%
Healthcare 10.1%
Pension 2.9%
Time Off 8.7%
Core Compensation
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Base Salary $42,991 68.5%
Bonus $45 0.1%
Value of Benefits
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Social Security $3,292 5.2%
401K/403B $2,109 3.4%
Disability $689 1.1%
Healthcare $6,371 10.1%
Pension $1,808 2.9%
Time Off $5,462 8.7%
Total Compensation $62,767 100%
Core Compensation is based on averages for this job and does not reflect personal factors used to determine your projected salary range.
Value of Benefits indicates the employer's expected contribution and paid time off.
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What are the salaries of a Medical Assistant - Certified with different levels of education?

Salaries for Medical Assistant - Certified with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Medical Assistant - Certified with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is $40,023 - $42,298. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Medical Assistant - Certified Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on November 01, 2024
Typical Education for Medical Assistant - Certified
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 62.3%
Associates 31.4%
Bachelors 5.0%
Masters 0.4%
Doctorate 0.3%
Typical Education for Medical Assistant - Certified
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 62.3%
Associates 31.4%
Bachelors 5.0%
Masters 0.4%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Medical Assistant - Certified Salaries by Degree Level

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FAQ about Medical Assistant - Certified

1. What is the average salary of a Medical Assistant - Certified?

The average annual salary of Medical Assistant - Certified is $42,991. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Medical Assistant - Certified is $21; the average weekly pay of Medical Assistant - Certified is $827; the average monthly pay of Medical Assistant - Certified is $3,583.

2. Where can a Medical Assistant - Certified earn the most?

A Medical Assistant - Certified's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Medical Assistant - Certified earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Medical Assistant - Certified is $53,954.

3. What is the highest pay for Medical Assistant - Certified?

The highest pay for Medical Assistant - Certified is $51,056.

4. What is the lowest pay for Medical Assistant - Certified?

The lowest pay for Medical Assistant - Certified is $35,504.

5. What are the responsibilities of Medical Assistant - Certified?

Medical Assistant - Certified assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical records. Being a Medical Assistant - Certified prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients. May draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Additionally, Medical Assistant - Certified may perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies, answering the phone, and scheduling appointments. Requires a high school diploma. May require Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). May require Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Typically reports to a supervisor. The Medical Assistant - Certified works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Assistant - Certified typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.

6. What are the skills of Medical Assistant - Certified

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Primary Care: Primary care practice serves as the patient's entry point into the health care system and as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services.

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HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.

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