Career Outlook for Medical Assistants
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The overall job outlook for Medical Assistant careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 37.58 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 6.26 percent per year. Demand for Medical Assistants is expected to go up, with an expected 124,240 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 2.97 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Medical Assistants in the following states
California | 83,000 |
Texas | 48,030 |
Florida | 36,660 |
Pennsylvania | 24,390 |
Ohio | 22,540 |
New York | 20,950 |
Michigan | 20,720 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Medical Assistants
Virgin Islands | 40 |
Guam | 130 |
North Dakota | 370 |
Puerto Rico | 390 |
Wyoming | 500 |
Vermont | 640 |
Montana | 990 |