Job outlook for medical attendants in the United States

Are medical attendant jobs in demand?

Yes, medical attendant jobs are in demand. Medical attendant demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.

Medical attendant job and salary trends over time

Compare the number of medical attendant jobs and the average medical attendant salary over time.

Medical attendant jobs over time

Medical attendant job growth rate over time

Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	262	0.00%
2020	256	0.00%
2019	618	0.00%
2018	384	0.00%
2017	385	0.00%

Average medical attendant salary over time

Medical attendant salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$32,495	$15.62	+5.2%
2024	$30,879	$14.85	--4.3%
2023	$32,257	$15.51	+3.7%
2022	$31,104	$14.95	+3.5%
2021	$30,053	$14.45	+3.4%

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Medical attendant jobs by state

The map below shows you the number of medical attendant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where medical attendants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Most common states for medical attendants

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	District of Columbia	693,972	159	23%
2	Minnesota	5,576,606	1,218	22%
3	Utah	3,101,833	619	20%
4	Georgia	10,429,379	1,886	18%
5	Missouri	6,113,532	1,125	18%
6	Idaho	1,716,943	309	18%
7	Delaware	961,939	166	17%
8	Illinois	12,802,023	2,017	16%
9	Kentucky	4,454,189	688	15%
10	New Mexico	2,088,070	309	15%
11	Virginia	8,470,020	1,204	14%
12	South Carolina	5,024,369	710	14%
13	Alabama	4,874,747	696	14%
14	Nevada	2,998,039	413	14%
15	Arkansas	3,004,279	410	14%
16	West Virginia	1,815,857	245	13%
17	California	39,536,653	4,493	11%
18	Mississippi	2,984,100	329	11%
19	Kansas	2,913,123	284	10%
20	Arizona	7,016,270	609	9%

Most common cities for medical attendants

Rank	City	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl	Avg. salary
1	Detroit	1	0%	$31,696

Medical Attendant job outlook: Expert opinions

We spoke to medical attendant professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the medical attendant job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the medical attendant industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Our panel of medical attendant experts

Eve Leija AAS, NCMA

Carolyn Rutledge Ph.D.

Old Dominion University

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Eve Leija AAS, NCMA

Medical Assistant Program Director

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What general advice would you give to a Medical Attendant?

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.

Carolyn Rutledge Ph.D.

Professor, Associate Chair, Director Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program

Old Dominion University

School of Nursing

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What soft skills should all Medical Attendants possess?

Carolyn Rutledge Ph.D.: Critical thinking. Outside the box thinker. Organized. Hard worker. Driven. High emotional intelligence.

What skills will help Medical Attendants earn the most?

Carolyn Rutledge Ph.D.: High emotional intelligence, drive, organizational skills, ability to use telehealth,

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Updated July 24, 2024

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