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How much do medical assistants get paid hourly?

By Liam Parker

According to 2020 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), medical assistants earn an average annual salary of $36,930 per year ($17.75 hourly).

What is the minimum wage for a medical assistant in California?

Wages typically start from $25,600 and go up to $55,830.

What is the starting pay for a certified medical assistant by years in California?

Salaries by years of experience in California

Years of experiencePer hour
Less than 1 year$17.34
1 to 2 years$18.27
3 to 5 years$19.39
6 to 9 years$20.49

Where are the highest paid medical assistants?

Alaska
10 States Where Medical Assistants Earn the Most Money

RankStateAverage Annual Salary
1Alaska$45,490
2Washington$41,340
3Minnesota$40,320
4Massachusetts$40,270

How much does a medical assistant make at Kaiser?

The typical Kaiser Permanente Medical Assistant salary is $27 per hour. Medical Assistant salaries at Kaiser Permanente can range from $12 – $35 per hour. This estimate is based upon 169 Kaiser Permanente Medical Assistant salary report(s) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods.

Who gets paid more Ma or phlebotomist?

Medical assistants earn, on average, $15.61 per hour, whereas phlebotomists earn $17.61 per hour. However, unlike phlebotomists, medical assistants are able to earn more as they gain experience and become specialized in area of medicine, like pediatrics or cardiology.

What is the highest paying Medical Assistant job?

Best-Paying States for Medical Assistants The states and districts that pay Medical Assistants the highest mean salary are Alaska ($45,630), District of Columbia ($44,530), Washington ($43,760), Massachusetts ($41,780), and Minnesota ($41,710).

Which jobs are underpaid?

Notoriously Underpaid Jobs

  • Army Private First Class — $19,198.80.
  • Fast Food Cooks — $20,570/$9.89 per Hour.
  • Dishwashers — $21,260/$10.22 per Hour.
  • Gaming Dealers — $21,990/$10.57 per Hour.
  • Waiters and Waitresses — $24,410/$11.73 per Hour.
  • Nursing Assistants — $27,650/$13.29 per Hour.
  • Bank Tellers — $28,060/$13.49 per Hour.