The salary statistics and trend of medical assistants in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare medical assistant salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $22,410 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $25,780 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $32,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $39,130 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $49,710 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for medical assistants in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. 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 $49,710. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $32,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent medical assistants is $22,410.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of medical assistants in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,130 | 1.21% | -1.06% |
| 2016 | $31,740 | 1.26% | - |
| 2015 | $31,340 | -3.22% | - |
| 2014 | $32,350 | 1.14% | - |
| 2013 | $31,980 | -1.53% | - |
| 2012 | $32,470 | - | - |
The average salaries of medical assistants in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services 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 |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |