Employment of medical assistants is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014 as the health care industry expands because of technological advances in medicine and the growth and aging of the population. Increasing utilization of medical assistants in the rapidly growing health care industry will further stimulate job growth.

The earnings of medical assistants vary, depending on their experience, skill level, and location. The average yearly earnings of medical assistants is reported to be $24,610.

As a medical assistant, you can get jobs in offices of physicians, public and private hospitals, and outpatient care centers among other places.