Medical Assistant Jobs Michigan | $40K Salary | 2,900+ Openings

Who This Training Is For

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

Michigan Healthcare Industry

Understanding the MI healthcare job market:

Michigan's healthcare industry employs approximately 470,000 workers in a state rebuilding from manufacturing decline. Michigan Medicine (University of Michigan) anchors Ann Arbor as a world-class academic center. Henry Ford Health, Beaumont (now Corewell), and Spectrum Health (now Corewell) lead major systems. The state ranks 35th in health outcomes with significant Detroit-outstate disparities. Auto industry legacy creates unique occupational health opportunities. Michigan's affordability attracts healthcare workers from higher-cost states.

470,000

Healthcare Workers

150

Hospitals

#35

Health Ranking

89.6%

Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Michigan

MI salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level

(0-1 years)

$32,000

Mid-Level

(2-4 years)

$40,000

Experienced

(5+ years)

$48,000

What Affects Your Salary

Ann Arbor (Michigan Medicine) and Detroit metro pay highest. Cost of living at 90% of national average makes moderate salaries stretch far. Grand Rapids offers good wages with excellent quality of life. Northern Michigan and UP offer lower wages but very low costs. Union positions available at many facilities. Auto industry occupational health creates unique opportunities.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Michigan

Michigan features academic excellence and major health systems across the state:

MI Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Michigan:

Region	Annual Openings	% of State

Success Stories from Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MA jobs in Michigan:

Medical Assistant Jobs in Michigan