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Certified Medical Assistant Salary in the US by State
Discover how medical assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.
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29
New York
$
29
New York
$
29
New York
$
26
/hr
$
23.37
/hr
$
23.32
/hr
$
23.13
/hr
$
23
/hr
$
22
/hr
$
22
/hr
$
21.66
/hr
$
21.5
/hr
$
21.25
/hr
$
21
/hr
$
20.63
/hr
$
20.58
/hr
$
20.5
/hr
$
20.23
/hr
$
20.19
/hr
$
20
/hr
$
20
/hr
$
19.96
/hr
$
19.7
/hr
$
19.5
/hr
$
19.5
/hr
$
19.27
/hr
$
19.03
/hr
$
19
/hr
$
19
/hr
$
19
/hr
$
19
/hr
$
19
/hr
$
18.63
/hr
$
18.58
/hr
$
18.25
/hr
$
18.03
/hr
$
18
/hr
$
18
/hr
$
18
/hr
$
18
/hr
$
18
/hr
$
17.91
/hr
$
17.55
/hr
$
17.5
/hr
$
17.5
/hr
$
17.5
/hr
$
17.5
/hr
$
17.5
/hr
$
17
/hr
$
17
/hr
$
16
/hr
$
15
/hr
$
15
/hr
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Aberdeen
$
22.25
/hr
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Watertown
$
21.75
/hr
1
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Sturgis
$
21.61
/hr
1
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Sioux Falls
$
21.25
/hr
1
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Rapid City
$
17.05
/hr
Certified Medical Assistants vs. Medical Assistants
- Certified medical assistants earn more on average than their non-certified ones
- 81% of healthcare institutions require certification for medical assistants (up 30% from 2021), according to the NHA
- Certification can be completed in a few months
- 81% of healthcare institutions require certification for medical assistants (up 30% from 2021), according to the NHA.
- 81% of healthcare institutions require certification for medical assistants (up 30% from 2021), according to the NHA.
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Apply nowCertified Medical Assistant Salary by Years of Experience
A medical assistant’s salary can vary significantly based on experience. As they gain expertise, develop specialized skills, and build a strong track record, their earning potential increases. Below, you can see the breakdown on how salaries evolve over time, from those just starting out to seasoned professionals with years of experience.
$22
Entry Level
0-1 yr
$28
Senior
+4 yrs
$24
Mid Level
2-3 yrs
Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in the US
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family medicine
2.
pediatrics
3.
dermatology
4.
cardiology
5.
primary care
6.
urgent care
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