Medical Assistant Salary in the United States

Medical Assistant Salary

How much does a Medical Assistant make in the United States? The average Medical Assistant salary in the United States is $39,105 as of May 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $36,050 and $42,226. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Description for Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant assists in 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 record. Being a Medical Assistant prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Additionally, Medical Assistant requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Requires Health Care Assistant certificate (state). Medical Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Medical Assistant Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Assistant in the United States. The base salary for Medical Assistant ranges from $36,050 to $42,226 with the average base salary of $39,105. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,070 to $42,307 with the average total cash compensation of $39,149.
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