Healthcare / Medical Technician

$50,580 earning potential

Medical assistants perform an array of supportive tasks in a range of healthcare settings, including clinics, hospitals and medical offices. The duties of a medical assistant can be administrative, clinical or a mixture of both, depending on the needs of their workplace.

$50,580
High-end Earners in
Be Pro Be Proud ( Top 10% )
$35,850
median annual wage
$17
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
  • Maintain patient records, including medical history and personal information
  • Fill out insurance forms
  • Perform basic lab tests
  • Take patient vitals, such as blood pressure
  • Schedule appointments
  • Greet patients
  • Take phone calls
  • Arrange hospital admissions
  • Assist physician during patient exams

Be Pro Be Proud Job Outlook

104,400
Average annual job openings
853,500
Number of jobs by 2030
18%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2030