Career Profile

Medical Assistants

Education HS diploma or less
This is the typical education required for an entry-level position.
Earnings $37,300
This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position.

Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, offices of physicians, and other healthcare facilities.

General Information

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 (29-1071).

Important Work Activities

  • Getting Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Assisting and Caring for Others

Training Funds Available

This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.

Medical Assistants

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

286

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 286 openings per year are projected for Medical Assistants.

+20.4%

Employment Change

Employment for Medical Assistants is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 20.4% between 2023 and 2028.

$17.94

Earnings Potential

An average worker in this occupation is paid $17.94/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.44, while experienced workers are paid $19.79. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 1,392 Medical Assistants in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,676.

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2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028

Top Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Medical Assistants are Offices of Physicians, Offices of Other Health Practitioners, and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals.

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Offices of Physicians
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Outpatient Care Centers
Office Administrative Services

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Medical Assistants include English Language, Customer and Personal Service, and Medicine and Dentistry.

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English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Medicine and Dentistry
Administrative
Computers and Electronics

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Medical Assistants is HS diploma or less. 32% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.

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HS diploma or less
Some college, no degree
Associate's
Bachelor's
Postgraduate degree
Sources: BLS   JobsEQ®   ONET