Medical Assistants
Healthcare Support • Healthcare & Medical Careers
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. Excludes "Physician Assistants" (29-1071).
Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Medical Assistants earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.
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National salary ranges for Medical Assistants (2024)
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Career Overview
💼 About This Career
Medical Assistants professionals work in healthcare & medical careers, specifically in healthcare support. This role typically requires postsecondary certificate and offers a median salary of $44,200.
📊 Job Market Outlook
The job growth outlook for Medical Assistants is rated as Very High. Currently, there are approximately 793,460 people employed in this occupation nationwide.
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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.