The salary statistics and trend of medical assistants in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $25,050 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,290 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $33,540 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $39,300 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $50,320 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for medical assistants in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $50,320. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $33,540. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent medical assistants is $25,050.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of medical assistants in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $33,540 | -0.57% | -3.07% |
| 2016 | $33,730 | -2.02% | - |
| 2015 | $34,410 | -1.25% | - |
| 2014 | $34,840 | 3.07% | - |
| 2013 | $33,770 | -2.37% | - |
| 2012 | $34,570 | - | - |
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 | |