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Medical Assistant Jobs in New York

$50K median salary • Top employers hiring now

New York's healthcare industry employs over 1.3 million workers in America's largest healthcare market. NYC alone has more academic medical centers than most states—Mount Sinai, NYU Langone, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia/Cornell, and more. The state ranks 25th in health outcomes despite world-class institutions. Upstate New York differs dramatically from NYC with regional systems serving diverse communities. Healthcare unions are powerful in New York. The market offers unmatched volume and specialty diversity.

9,500+
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$50K
Median Salary
7%
Job Growth
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Medical Assistant Jobs in New York

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

New York Healthcare Industry

Understanding the NY healthcare job market:

New York's healthcare industry employs over 1.3 million workers in America's largest healthcare market. NYC alone has more academic medical centers than most states—Mount Sinai, NYU Langone, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia/Cornell, and more. The state ranks 25th in health outcomes despite world-class institutions. Upstate New York differs dramatically from NYC with regional systems serving diverse communities. Healthcare unions are powerful in New York. The market offers unmatched volume and specialty diversity.

1300000
Healthcare Workers
212
Hospitals
#25
Health Ranking
139.1%
Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in New York

NY salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level
(0-1 years)
$38,000
Mid-Level
(2-4 years)
$50,000
Experienced
(5+ years)
$60,000

What Affects Your Salary

NYC pays highest nationally—Manhattan academic centers top the market. Union positions provide wage scales and predictable advancement. Long Island wages reflect NYC proximity. Upstate wages are lower but cost of living is dramatically less. Bilingual Spanish essential in NYC. NYC cost of living at 139% requires high wages. Upstate offers better salary-to-cost ratio.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in New York

New York features world-renowned academic centers and major health systems:

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NY Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in New York:

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Start Your Clinical Healthcare Career in New York

New York's healthcare industry employs over 1.3 million workers in America's largest healthcare market. NYC alone has more academic medical centers than most states—Mount Sinai, NYU Langone, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia/Cornell, and more. The state ranks 25th in health outcomes despite world-class institutions. Upstate New York differs dramatically from NYC with regional systems serving diverse communities. Healthcare unions are powerful in New York. The market offers unmatched volume and specialty diversity.

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