Being a medical assistant is an incredibly rewarding career path.
Jobs in the healthcare sector are widely considered stable – which is a great plus for medical assistants.
If you are interested in finding a good school in your state – we’ve done the search for you.
All the schools below are highly-rated schools with medical assistants programs available.
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#1 | Idaho Medical Academy |
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#2 | Medical Career Academy |
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#3 | Carrington College |
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#4 | Eagle Gate College |
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#5 | Idaho State University |
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#6 | North Idaho College |
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#7 | College of Western Idaho |
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#8 | Milan Institute |
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#9 | College of Eastern Idaho |
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#10 | College of Southern Idaho |
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Medical Assistant Salary
The following section highlights average pay for this occupation across the U.S., with a breakdown by state.
Actual earnings can vary depending on factors such as experience and regional demand.
U.S. Average Salary: $44,720
$35K
$38.5K
$44.7K
$49.2K
$54.1K
10%
25%
50%
75%
90%
Salary Information by State
| State | Employed | Avg. Annual | Avg. Hourly | Top 10% | Bottom 10% |
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| Alabama | 12,760 | $34,860 | $16.76 | $43,530 | $28,280 |
| Alaska | 2,420 | $57,630 | $27.71 | $66,820 | $43,680 |
| Arizona | 23,300 | $45,010 | $21.64 | $50,580 | $37,840 |
| Arkansas | 4,990 | $38,060 | $18.30 | $45,750 | $30,620 |
| California | 110,350 | $52,770 | $25.37 | $75,180 | $37,610 |
| Connecticut | 9,750 | $47,280 | $22.73 | $58,880 | $37,710 |
| Delaware | 2,980 | $42,500 | $20.43 | $51,170 | $34,270 |
| D.C. | 2,530 | $52,880 | $25.42 | $62,630 | $39,000 |
| Florida | 59,870 | $42,970 | $20.66 | $48,520 | $35,320 |
| Georgia | 26,800 | $40,890 | $19.66 | $48,950 | $31,130 |
| Hawaii | 3,830 | $50,030 | $24.05 | $58,690 | $39,090 |
| Idaho | 5,090 | $43,600 | $20.96 | $55,700 | $35,340 |
| Illinois | 22,990 | $44,870 | $21.57 | $54,960 | $35,560 |
| Indiana | 22,090 | $42,490 | $20.43 | $48,550 | $35,930 |
| Iowa | 5,260 | $43,500 | $20.91 | $50,950 | $36,190 |
| Kansas | 4,920 | $40,700 | $19.57 | $47,920 | $33,030 |
| Kentucky | 14,070 | $39,420 | $18.95 | $47,100 | $30,220 |
| Louisiana | 14,030 | $34,900 | $16.78 | $42,450 | $26,580 |
| Maine | 4,120 | $46,940 | $22.57 | $57,060 | $38,480 |
| Maryland | 14,700 | $45,260 | $21.76 | $55,500 | $37,040 |
| Massachusetts | 16,210 | $50,390 | $24.22 | $60,850 | $40,190 |
| Michigan | 23,620 | $40,600 | $19.52 | $47,280 | $35,090 |
| Minnesota | 9,930 | $50,190 | $24.13 | $58,910 | $39,560 |
| Mississippi | 3,700 | $35,620 | $17.12 | $44,600 | $28,080 |
| Missouri | 11,860 | $40,500 | $19.47 | $46,940 | $33,370 |
| Montana | 2,290 | $45,060 | $21.66 | $53,010 | $37,750 |
| Nebraska | 2,560 | $45,090 | $21.68 | $56,990 | $35,620 |
| Nevada | 7,440 | $42,740 | $20.55 | $49,260 | $35,280 |
| New Hampshire | 2,990 | $47,770 | $22.97 | $57,580 | $38,300 |
| New Jersey | 22,530 | $46,000 | $22.12 | $57,470 | $35,150 |
| New Mexico | 6,320 | $40,760 | $19.60 | $50,220 | $33,140 |
| New York | 39,250 | $48,050 | $23.10 | $58,250 | $36,980 |
| North Carolina | 23,970 | $42,520 | $20.44 | $51,720 | $34,920 |
| North Dakota | 650 | $43,450 | $20.89 | $56,620 | $35,430 |
| Ohio | 23,210 | $41,830 | $20.11 | $48,300 | $35,270 |
| Oklahoma | 9,960 | $38,650 | $18.58 | $46,310 | $31,200 |
| Oregon | 11,610 | $51,120 | $24.58 | $61,100 | $40,830 |
| Pennsylvania | 23,650 | $42,940 | $20.64 | $49,890 | $35,720 |
| Rhode Island | 3,270 | $45,670 | $21.96 | $51,430 | $38,390 |
| South Carolina | 11,750 | $40,070 | $19.27 | $47,120 | $31,240 |
| South Dakota | 1,170 | $40,190 | $19.32 | $47,840 | $31,450 |
| Tennessee | 19,940 | $40,070 | $19.27 | $48,080 | $32,180 |
| Texas | 72,280 | $40,470 | $19.46 | $48,350 | $30,160 |
| Utah | 9,660 | $42,710 | $20.53 | $50,930 | $34,990 |
| Vermont | 1,090 | $45,610 | $21.93 | $52,720 | $39,310 |
| Virginia | 15,990 | $42,260 | $20.32 | $48,510 | $35,040 |
| Washington | 18,430 | $55,050 | $26.47 | $69,320 | $43,810 |
| West Virginia | 4,510 | $35,990 | $17.30 | $43,190 | $28,620 |
| Wisconsin | 12,900 | $47,230 | $22.71 | $55,880 | $38,440 |
| Wyoming | 1,010 | $40,830 | $19.63 | $49,180 | $31,340 |
| Guam | 230 | $31,430 | $15.11 | $35,760 | $25,860 |
| Puerto Rico | 940 | $30,270 | $14.55 | $43,510 | $21,350 |
| Virgin Islands | 190 | $38,460 | $18.49 | $43,060 | $33,510 |
* Employment opportunities may differ based on your location.
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