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Compare medical assistant licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$40,212
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
9 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$5,157
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $33,600#49 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Alaska | $46,800#4 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Arizona | $39,800#24 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Arkansas | $33,200#50 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| California | $46,400#5 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Colorado | $43,200#13 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Connecticut | $44,600#8 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Delaware | $40,200#22 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| District of Columbia | $49,200#2 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Florida | $38,400#32 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Georgia | $37,200#42 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Hawaii | $44,200#10 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Idaho | $38,600#30 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Illinois | $40,800#20 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Indiana | $38,200#35 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Iowa | $38,800#28 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Kansas | $37,400#40 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Kentucky | $36,200#45 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Louisiana | $34,200#47 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Maine | $41,400#18 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Maryland | $42,800#15 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Massachusetts | $48,200#3 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Michigan | $38,800#29 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Minnesota | $45,600#6 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Mississippi | $32,400#51 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Missouri | $37,800#37 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Montana | $39,200#27 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Nebraska | $38,400#33 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Nevada | $41,200#19 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| New Hampshire | $43,800#11 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| New Jersey | $43,400#12 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| New Mexico | $37,600#38 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| New York | $44,800#7 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| North Carolina | $38,600#31 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| North Dakota | $40,200#23 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Ohio | $38,400#34 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Oklahoma | $34,800#46 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Oregon | $44,400#9 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $39,600#25 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Rhode Island | $43,200#14 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| South Carolina | $36,800#44 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| South Dakota | $37,200#43 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Tennessee | $37,400#41 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Texas | $37,600#39 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Utah | $39,400#26 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Vermont | $42,600#16 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Virginia | $40,600#21 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Washington | $49,800#1 | 9 mo | $5,255 | 10 mo |
| West Virginia | $33,800#48 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Wisconsin | $41,800#17 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
| Wyoming | $38,200#36 | 9 mo | $5,155 | 9 mo |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.