Medical Assistant Salary and Opportunities
After you have completed your degree and earned your medical assistant certification, you’re probably interested in your medical assistant salary and job opportunities. The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics predicts that the number of jobs for those people with medical assistant degrees will increase with time. The starting salary is an average of $18,500, which can seem a little low, but without any or with little experience it is a good starting point. With your medical assistant certification, you can find a job as an Administrative Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Insurance Biller, or even an Insurance Coder.