Salary for Medical Assistant in Massachusetts – MA

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 18th, 2010

Health care related jobs are highly available in Massachusetts. Medical assistants, a valuable member of the health care team, are in high demand and will continue to be sought for employment. Becoming a medical assistant, often referred to as a medical office assistant, is a great career choice and can also lead you into another health care related position. Medical office assistants can be certified or registered (CMA or RMA) through different educational paths combined with on-the-job experience.

Depending on the level of certification obtained, Massachusetts medical assistant salary can vary greatly. According to the 2009 survey performed by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) the national average salary for certified medical assistants is about $31,000. Below is a sampling of the wages of certified medical assistants (CMA) as of November 2009. Not only are jobs in this field abundant in Massachusetts, the state is also top ranking in the wages paid to these professionals where average pay for a certified medical assistant is roughly $41,000.

Boston $42,000
Worcester $36,000
Springfield $38,000
Cambridge $41,000
Lowell $41,000