Medical Assistant
Medical Assistants
Average Annual Wages, May 2023
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. Excludes “Physician Assistants”.
In May 2023, the average annual wages for medical assistants in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
All data is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Outpatient Care Centers
$50,250
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
$45,760
Offices of Physicians
$42,200
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
$37,460
Employment Services
$48,330
Centura College is committed to connecting communities and careers!
Medical Assisting careers can open the doors to working alongside doctors and nurses in many health care settings.
Some people focus their training on the clinical side of the business, so they can have a more direct, hands-on approach with patients. Others focus on the office management side of the business, where management, administration, and technological skills allow them to excel.
Wherever you decide to focus, completing your medical assisting training can give you the opportunity to work in a doctor’s office, hospital, long-term care facility, or other health care facility helping people in your community. Before graduating, you take the American Medical Tech (AMT) Exam. Once passed, you earn the RMA Credential and are a Registered Medical Assistant.
Industry-Focused Instruction
We meet with employers to assess industry needs. Our small class sizes and simulated work environments are a chance for you to learn and practice your new skills. You will train closely with our dedicated and experienced instructors.
Knowledge You Need to Succeed
Our dedication to your education goes past enrollment. We offer career placement assistance to help you with your resume, job search, and interview prep.
