GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$48K/yr
Average Salary
1 years
Years of Education
+12%
Job Growth
811K+
Total Jobs
Perform administrative and clinical tasks to support physicians in offices and clinics.
$38K
Starting
$48K
Average
$58K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Certificate in Medical Assisting
Typically 1 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant)
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Field
Healthcare & Medicine
Required Degree
Certificate
Time in School
1 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+12%
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Pay range
$38K–$58K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+12%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
811K
in 2024
Faster than average
Above-average demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 811K to 908K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
Direct match. Median $44,200; **12% growth**. **811,000 jobs; ~112,300 openings/yr (largest healthcare pipeline)**.