根据 U.S. 劳工统计局 (BLS), 医疗助理的平均年薪为 $43,350 每年($20.84 每小时). Graduates starting their first job straight out of school will need to gain experience as a medical assistant to grow beyond an entry level wage and approach the national average.
Average estimates for pay can vary widely based on the state in which you practice, your level of experience in the field and type of healthcare facility you work in (hospital, 医生的办公室, 辅助生活, etc.).
医疗助理薪金按国家划分
| 平均工资 | 工资中位数 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | 每小时 | 每年 | 每小时 | 每年 |
| 阿拉巴马州 | $15.62 | $32,480 | $15.29 | $31,800 |
| 阿拉斯加 | $23.75 | $49,400 | $22.76 | $47,350 |
| 亚利桑那州 | $19.40 | $40,350 | $18.72 | $38,930 |
| 阿肯色州 | $16.32 | $33,940 | $15.85 | $32,970 |
| 加州 | $23.01 | $47,850 | $21.46 | $44,650 |
| 科罗拉多州 | $21.26 | $44,220 | $20.79 | $43,240 |
| 康涅狄格 | $21.12 | $43,920 | $20.70 | $43,060 |
| 特拉华州 | $18.32 | $38,110 | $18.22 | $37,890 |
| 哥伦比亚特区 | $24.05 | $50,020 | $23.61 | $49,110 |
| 佛罗里达 | $18.21 | $37,870 | $17.76 | $36,930 |
| 乔治亚州 | $18.06 | $37,560 | $17.54 | $36,480 |
| 夏威夷 | $21.17 | $44,030 | $21.03 | $43,750 |
| 爱达荷州 | $19.30 | $40,140 | $18.49 | $38,450 |
| 伊利诺斯州 | $19.58 | $40,730 | $18.76 | $39,020 |
| 印第安纳州 | $19.19 | $39,920 | $18.64 | $38,770 |
| Iowa | $19.40 | $40,360 | $18.92 | $39,360 |
| 堪萨斯 | $17.70 | $36,820 | $17.57 | $36,550 |
| 肯塔基州 | $16.71 | $34,760 | $17.04 | $35,450 |
| 路易斯安那州 | $15.33 | $31,890 | $14.98 | $31,150 |
| Maine | $19.91 | $41,400 | $19.59 | $40,750 |
| 马里兰 | $19.86 | $41,310 | $19.19 | $39,900 |
| 麻萨诸塞州 | $22.18 | $46,130 | $21.97 | $45,690 |
| 密歇根 | $17.88 | $37,190 | $17.69 | $36,790 |
| 明尼苏达州 | $22.76 | $47,330 | $22.92 | $47,680 |
| 密西西比州 | $15.47 | $32,180 | $14.87 | $30,930 |
| 密苏里州 | $17.66 | $36,720 | $17.46 | $36,320 |
| 蒙大拿 | $19.61 | $40,780 | $19.29 | $40,130 |
| 内布拉斯加州 | $18.92 | $39,360 | $18.15 | $37,740 |
| 内华达 | $18.88 | $39,270 | $17.93 | $37,290 |
| 新汉普郡 | $20.61 | $42,870 | $20.49 | $42,620 |
| 新泽西 | $20.21 | $42,030 | $19.41 | $40,380 |
| 新墨西哥 | $17.58 | $36,570 | $17.41 | $36,220 |
| 纽约 | $21.16 | $44,020 | $21.07 | $43,830 |
| 北卡罗莱纳 | $18.38 | $38,230 | $18.11 | $37,660 |
| 北达科他 | $18.70 | $38,900 | $18.67 | $38,840 |
| Ohio | $18.06 | $37,560 | $17.74 | $36,900 |
| 俄克拉何马州 | $16.70 | $34,740 | $16.50 | $34,320 |
| 俄勒冈州 | $22.22 | $46,220 | $22.14 | $46,050 |
| 宾西法尼亚 | $18.73 | $38,950 | $17.90 | $37,230 |
| 罗德岛州 | $19.51 | $40,580 | $18.99 | $39,490 |
| 南卡罗来纳 | $17.33 | $36,040 | $17.21 | $35,800 |
| 南达科塔州 | $17.12 | $35,610 | $16.94 | $35,230 |
| 田纳西州 | $17.56 | $36,520 | $17.28 | $35,940 |
| Texas | $17.75 | $36,910 | $17.71 | $36,830 |
| Utah | $18.35 | $38,160 | $18.04 | $37,530 |
| 佛蒙特州 | $20.28 | $42,170 | $19.79 | $41,160 |
| 维吉尼亚州 | $19.04 | $39,600 | $18.03 | $37,500 |
| 华盛顿 | $24.21 | $50,350 | $23.47 | $48,810 |
| 西维吉尼亚州 | $15.53 | $32,300 | $14.83 | $30,850 |
| 威斯康辛州 | $20.24 | $42,110 | $20.29 | $42,190 |
| 怀俄明 | $18.89 | $39,300 | $17.83 | $37,090 |
| Guam | $13.69 | $28,480 | $13.42 | $27,910 |
| 波多黎各 | $11.50 | $23,910 | $10.39 | $21,620 |
| 属维尔京群岛 | $18.10 | $37,650 | $18.25 | $37,950 |
所有薪资数据由 劳工统计局.* | ||||
Job outlook: expected future need for medical assistants
The 美国劳工统计局幸运28计划 employment for medical assistants will grow by as much as 14% from 2022-2032，高于所有职业的平均水平. 鉴于婴儿潮人口的增长, the need for medical services is expected to rise and increase the demand for medical assistants and more kinds of healthcare workers.
医疗助理是做什么的?
Medical assistants (MA – CMA if certified) perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the supervision of a physician. 这两个 医疗助理的基本类型 are clinical medical assistants and medical administrative assistants. Depending on the position, you will be responsible for various medical tasks. There are a few common working environments for medical assistants:
- 前厅. 任务包括接电话, 安排预约, informing the physician about patient concerns and greeting patients when they enter the office.
- 回办公室. 这是一个与患者互动的好机会. 职责可能包括测量生命体征, 获取病人的病史, 你甚至可以协助治疗病人.
- 实验室. 你可能要对抽血负责, 怀孕测试, 药物筛选或其他内部实验室程序.
The duties of a medical assistant are difficult to pinpoint since it varies so widely between facilities and roles within them. You will have the opportunity to discover your strengths and preferences working in healthcare. This makes medical assisting an instructive first stop in healthcare to help you determine a career path.
作为医疗助理的职业道路
Starting out as a medical assistant can be an excellent springboard into a variety of careers in healthcare. Your experience can help you qualify for a position as a manager, administrator or other medical specialist (provided you also meet any further educational requirements).
医疗协助vs. 医疗保健相关职业
If you’re weighing your career options and considering medical assisting, take a look at the average national salary compared to similar common paths in healthcare.
Keep in mind the educational requirements for each position vary widely. Not all positions listed are entry-level and typically require a specialty degree. 例如:你必须挣钱 联系 or 护理专业本科学历 有资格 从MA到RN; dental assistants typically need to earn their 文凭 or 牙科辅助专业大专学历 before being able to practice (requirements vary by state).
进一步的阅读:发现初级 医疗助理和LPN的区别，或者你需要知道的关于去的事情 从CNA到医疗援助.
我该如何发展我的事业?
Your experience as a medical assistant can be very valuable if you are looking to branch into new job opportunities in healthcare. After you've earned a 文凭 or 联系 degree and gained experience as a medical assistant, 你可以考虑 在线健康科学计划 to complete your bachelor's degree and qualify for the next level of jobs in your field.
了解更多有关 医疗辅助职业道路 options and in which specialty fields medical assistants can thrive.
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*美国劳工统计局(BLS).S. 劳工部, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. 多种因素, 包括之前的经验, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, 会影响职业成果和收入吗. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, 促销活动, 加薪或其他职业发展.
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