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Medical Assistant Jobs in Maryland

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Maryland's healthcare industry employs over 380,000 workers in a state anchored by Johns Hopkins—one of the world's most prestigious medical institutions. The Baltimore-Washington corridor creates unique dual-market dynamics. NIH and FDA headquarters in Bethesda establish Maryland as a biomedical research hub. The state ranks 18th in health outcomes with significant Baltimore-suburban disparities. University of Maryland Medical System and MedStar Health compete with Hopkins. Maryland's unique all-payer hospital rate system affects healthcare economics.

2,350+
Annual Jobs
$45K
Median Salary
8%
Job Growth
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Medical Assistant Jobs in Maryland

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Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Maryland employers.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

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EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site.

Maryland Healthcare Industry

Understanding the MD healthcare job market:

Maryland's healthcare industry employs over 380,000 workers in a state anchored by Johns Hopkins—one of the world's most prestigious medical institutions. The Baltimore-Washington corridor creates unique dual-market dynamics. NIH and FDA headquarters in Bethesda establish Maryland as a biomedical research hub. The state ranks 18th in health outcomes with significant Baltimore-suburban disparities. University of Maryland Medical System and MedStar Health compete with Hopkins. Maryland's unique all-payer hospital rate system affects healthcare economics.

380,000
Healthcare Workers
62
Hospitals
#18
Health Ranking
129.7%
Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Maryland

MD salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level
(0-1 years)
$36,000
Mid-Level
(2-4 years)
$45,000
Experienced
(5+ years)
$54,000

What Affects Your Salary

Johns Hopkins positions carry global prestige with competitive compensation. DC suburbs (Bethesda, Silver Spring) pay premium wages reflecting federal market influence. NIH area offers unique research opportunities. Baltimore offers Hopkins prestige with lower cost than DC suburbs. University of Maryland system competes well. MedStar spans both markets. Bilingual Spanish, Amharic, and other languages valuable.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Maryland

Maryland features world-renowned academic medicine and federal healthcare presence:

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Maryland's healthcare industry employs over 380,000 workers in a state anchored by Johns Hopkins—one of the world's most prestigious medical institutions. The Baltimore-Washington corridor creates unique dual-market dynamics. NIH and FDA headquarters in Bethesda establish Maryland as a biomedical research hub. The state ranks 18th in health outcomes with significant Baltimore-suburban disparities. University of Maryland Medical System and MedStar Health compete with Hopkins. Maryland's unique all-payer hospital rate system affects healthcare economics.

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