How much is a medical assistants salary?

5 Responses to “How much is a medical assistants salary?”

  1. Says:

    Unless you plan on having a husband that makes a very good living, then sorry to say you will live on a budget working as a medical assistant. They dont make very good money… they arent nurses. I'd guess $9-$13 an hour.
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  2. beth Says:

    bad career choice then…heres a link for ya
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    http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos164.htm#earnings

  3. Ash Says:

    The earnings of medical assistants vary, depending on their experience, skill level, and location. Median annual earnings of wage-and-salary medical assistants were $26,290 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $21,970 and $31,210. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,860, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $36,840. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of medical assistants in May 2006 were:

    General medical and surgical hospitals $27,340
    Outpatient care centers $26,840
    Offices of physicians $26,620
    Offices of chiropractors $22,940
    Offices of optometrists $22,850

    Not a great amount to not want to live on a budget…I make more than $24,000 and I'm just a receptionist for a school system!!
    References :
    http://www.bls.gov The Occupation Outlook Handbook!

  4. S R Says:

    Depends on many things. Everyone approaches this process differently, so use the tips that work best for you. More information, tips and help at
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  5. Froggy Says:

    depends on the area you live in.

    rural areas like 7.50-9.00 per hour, no benefits

    larger cities 9.00-15.00 per hour, possibly benefits.

    this is not a career to get into expecting good money, and right now its hard to find a job in this career.
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    i am a medical assistant in a rural area

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