Career Outlook for Medical Assistants

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Also known as:
Autopsy Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Chiropractic Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Morgue Attendant, Ocular Care Aide, Optometric Aide, Optometrist Assistant, Optometry Assistant, Orthopedic Cast Specialist

The overall job outlook for Medical Assistant careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 86.73 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 5.42 percent per year. Demand for Medical Assistants is expected to go up, with an expected 154,200 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 2.41 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!

TOP STATES

There are currently more Medical Assistants in the following states

California	95,690
Texas	72,640
Florida	56,010
Pennsylvania	27,740
Ohio	26,250
Georgia	25,820
New York	25,490

BOTTOM STATES

The states below have the least number of filled positions for Medical Assistants

150

270

340

490

870

920

1,130

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FASTEST JOB GROWTH

In recent years, Medical Assistants have the highest job vacancies and job growth rate in the following states

150.00 %

53.13 %

42.11 %

37.36 %

32.94 %

31.82 %

29.95 %

SLOWEST JOB GROWTH

The following states have had the lowest job openings and growth rates for this career in recent years

-41.38 %

-9.16 %

-7.55 %

-6.89 %

-6.82 %

-6.22 %

-5.58 %