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Medical Assistants

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Medical Assistants

National Avg Annual Salary

$44,720

National Avg Hourly Wage

$21.50

National Total Employment

793,460

Top Metro Avg Salary

$66,280

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Highest Paying State

Alaska leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $57,630.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 110,350 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Vallejo, CA shows an average annual salary of $66,280.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 45,710 jobs.

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Top States for Medical Assistants

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Alaska AK $57,630 2,420 Open
Washington WA $55,050 18,430 Open
District of Columbia DC $52,880 2,530 Open
California CA $52,770 110,350 Open
Oregon OR $51,120 11,610 Open
Massachusetts MA $50,390 16,210 Open
Minnesota MN $50,190 9,930 Open
Hawaii HI $50,030 3,830 Open
New York NY $48,050 39,250 Open
New Hampshire NH $47,770 2,990 Open

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