Comments on: How much is a medical assistants salary?

By: Froggy

Froggy — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:09:59 +0000

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

By: S R

S R — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:50:59 +0000

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By: Ash

Ash — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:25:59 +0000

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!!
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http://www.bls.gov The Occupation Outlook Handbook!

By: beth

beth — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:06:59 +0000

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

By: ♥

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:19:59 +0000

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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