The salary statistics and trend of medical assistants in the industry of direct health and medical insurance carriers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare medical assistant salaries in different industries within the finance and insurance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,720 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,790 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $41,400 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $50,150 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for medical assistants in the industry of direct health and medical insurance carriers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) medical assistants is $50,150. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,790. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent medical assistants is $24,720.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of medical assistants in the industry of Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $34,790 | 3.22% | 3.22% |
| 2016 | $33,670 | -4.99% | - |
| 2015 | $35,350 | 2.94% | - |
| 2014 | $34,310 | 1.87% | - |
| 2012 | $33,670 | - | - |
The average salaries of medical assistants in three industries within the finance and insurance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of medical assistants in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | |
| Insurance Carriers | |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | |
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