Whats the difference between a CNA and medical assistant?
What is the highest paid medical assistant?
Rank State Average Annual Salary
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1 Alaska $45,490
2 Washington $41,340
3 Minnesota $40,320
4 Massachusetts $40,270
Do medical assistants make a lot of money?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for medical assistants is $35,850. The top 10% of medical assistants earn more than $50,580 annually.
Is a CNA higher than a medical assistant?
MAs get paid more than CNAs and CPTs and are in higher demand. The median pay of a medical assistant in 2017 was higher at $15.61 per hour. The average training duration for medical assistants is 1 to 2 years and the training may be part of an Associate's degree program. As you can see, CNAs, PCTs, and MAs vary greatly
What type of CNA gets paid the most?
CNAs who work in hospitals have the highest average pay, at $14.73 hourly. Specialized CNAs in this setting can earn substantially more. The highest-paid specialties for CNAs include the ICU, Operating Room, Telemetry, Emergency Room, and Medicine and Surgery.