Medical Assistant Jobs Massachusetts | $50K Salary | 3,400+ Openings

Who This Training Is For

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

Externship Disclaimer

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

Massachusetts Healthcare Industry

Understanding the MA healthcare job market:

Massachusetts's healthcare industry employs over 550,000 workers in America's healthcare capital. Boston's medical institutions—Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Lahey, and Boston Medical Center—represent the world's highest concentration of academic medical excellence. Harvard, MIT, and numerous biotech companies create an unmatched healthcare ecosystem. The state ranks 1st nationally in health outcomes and healthcare access. Massachusetts pioneered healthcare reform that became the ACA model. The state's healthcare wages are among the highest nationally.

550,000

Healthcare Workers

68

Hospitals

#1

Health Ranking

135.0%

Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Massachusetts

MA salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level

(0-1 years)

$40,000

Mid-Level

(2-4 years)

$50,000

Experienced

(5+ years)

$60,000

What Affects Your Salary

Massachusetts CMA wages are among the highest nationally—Boston academic centers pay premium. Mass General Brigham sets market standard. Cost of living at 135% requires high wages. Union positions available at many facilities with wage scales. Western MA offers lower costs with solid regional wages. Specialty clinics often exceed primary care. Bilingual Spanish and Portuguese (Brazilian) valuable.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Massachusetts

Massachusetts features the world's highest concentration of academic medical excellence:

MA Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Massachusetts:

Region	Annual Openings	% of State

Success Stories from Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MA jobs in Massachusetts:

Medical Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts