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Medical administrative technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected medical administrative technician job growth rate is 11% from 2018-2028.
About 23,100 new jobs for medical administrative technicians are projected over the next decade.
Medical administrative technician salaries have increased 8% for medical administrative technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 25,195 medical administrative technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 113,908 active medical administrative technician job openings in the US.
The average medical administrative technician salary is $36,824.
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,195 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 44,950 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 36,446 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 26,548 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 26,037 | 0.01% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,824 | $17.70 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $35,823 | $17.22 | --0.7% |
| 2023 | $36,082 | $17.35 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $35,035 | $16.84 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $34,016 | $16.35 | +2.5% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 351 | 51% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 288 | 30% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 298 | 28% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,555 | 26% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 492 | 26% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 189 | 26% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,369 | 25% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 787 | 25% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 411 | 24% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,947 | 23% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,423 | 23% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,669 | 21% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,774 | 21% |
| 14 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 922 | 21% |
| 15 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 386 | 21% |
| 16 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,196 | 20% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 1,014 | 20% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 263 | 20% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 125 | 20% |
| 20 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,904 | 19% |
Candace Keck: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of medical assistants is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. This positive job outlook ensures future job opportunities and career stability.
Eve Leija AAS, NCMA: To maximize salary for a medical assistant obtaining certification from one of the credentialing organizations such as American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) can make a new hire more competitive. Continuing educations along with developing any specialized skills such as phlebotomy. Demonstrating professionalism initiative and reliability, along with gaining a strong reference from previous employers.
Eve Leija AAS, NCMA: To meet the demands of evolving healthcare and provide high-quality care to patients technological proficiency (EHR systems, Telehealth support), clinical skills (any skills that can enhance what you’ve learned in school. Phlebotomy, point of care testing devices), communication and soft skills (adaptability, problem-solving, empathy and compassion) are a must. I feel a lot of the younger generation lacks the soft skills needed in healthcare/professional jobs. Administrative skills and patient care and safety (infections control and chronic disease management).
Janice Noteboom, MHA/Ed., CMA (AAMA): -LIKE- People who enjoy working as a Medical Assistant do it because they get a
great satisfaction from help other people. They are often the first contact with the
patient in the medical facility, which sets the tone for the rest of the visit.
They feel good making sure that their patients have the right information that they
need, the appropriate medical care they need, and helping patients feel better.
Good problem-solving skills, compassion, understanding, patience and keeping
up with a fast-paced office is very rewarding.
-DISLIKE- Some Medical Assistants have determined that there are
area/tasks/etc. that they dislike, listed below are some of these things:
You’re always around people who are sick
Long work hours can include 10 or 12-hour days
Lower starting salary, which is usually based on education and
experience level
Having to deal with stressful situations and difficult patients
Dealing with patients who are angry, cranky, anxious or not feeling well
Working under pressure from extremely tight deadlines