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Medical Assistant Income
The earnings of medical assistants vary, depending on their experience,
skill level, and location. Median annual earnings of wage-and-salary medical
assistants were $26,290 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between
$21,970 and $31,210. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,860, and the
highest 10 percent earned more than $36,840. Median annual earnings in the
industries employing the largest numbers of medical assistants in May 2006
were:
| General medical and surgical hospitals |
$27,340 |
| Outpatient care centers |
26,840 |
| Offices of physicians |
26,620 |
| Offices of chiropractors |
22,940 |
| Offices of optometrists |
22,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition
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