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What is a gynecological assistant and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a gynecological assistant. For example, did you know that they make an average of $68.93 an hour? That's $143,366 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 28% and produce 38,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreGynecological AssistantUS Average
Salary
8.7

Avg. Salary $143,366

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.9

Growth rate 28%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.34%

Asian 8.85%

Black or African American 4.28%

Hispanic or Latino 9.36%

Unknown 3.55%

White 73.62%

Gender

female 72.00%

male 28.00%

Age - 37
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 37
Stress level
9.9

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a gynecological assistant

  1. Explore gynecological assistant education requirements

    Most common gynecological assistant degrees

    Bachelor's

    50.0 %

    Associate

    27.8 %

    High School Diploma

    11.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific gynecological assistant skills

    SkillsPercentages
    OB86.02%
    Chemotherapy10.73%
    Vital Signs3.25%
  3. Complete relevant gynecological assistant training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New gynecological assistants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a gynecological assistant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real gynecological assistant resumes.
  4. Research gynecological assistant duties and responsibilities

    • Implement and manage cardiology internship college course.
    • Educate in electronic and written medical records, and HIPPA.
    • Evaluate patients presenting with acute onset of bleeding, cramping, and decrease fetal movement.
    • Monitor stress testing; review nuclear component of stress images; conduct cardiology consultations inpatient and outpatient settings.
  5. Apply for gynecological assistant jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a gynecological assistant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average gynecological assistant salary

The average gynecological assistant salary in the United States is $143,366 per year or $69 per hour. Gynecological assistant salaries range between $67,000 and $303,000 per year.

Average gynecological assistant salary
$143,366 Yearly
$68.93 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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