Occupational Outlook Handbook – Medical Assistants

Medical Assistant Summary
Quick Facts: Medical Assistants | |
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$34,800 per year $16.73 per hour |
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Postsecondary non-degree award | |
None | |
None | |
725,200 | |
19% (Much faster than average) | |
139,200 |
What Medical Assistants Do
Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, offices of physicians, and other healthcare facilities.
Work Environment
Most medical assistants work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
How to Become a Medical Assistant
Most medical assistants have postsecondary education such as a certificate. Others enter the occupation with a high school diploma and learn through on-the-job training.
Pay
The median annual wage for medical assistants was $34,800 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 19 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase demand for preventive medical services, which are often provided by physicians. As a result, physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing the physicians to see more patients.
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Quick Facts: Medical Assistants
2019 Median Pay
$34,800 per year
$16.73 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
Work Experience in a Related Occupation
None
On-the-job Training
None
Number of Jobs, 2019
725,200
Job Outlook, 2019-29
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