Medical Assistant Jobs Ohio | $38K Salary | 4,200+ Openings

Who This Training Is For

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

Ohio Healthcare Industry

Understanding the OH healthcare job market:

Ohio's healthcare industry employs approximately 700,000 workers across America's seventh-most populous state. Cleveland Clinic stands as a global healthcare destination—consistently top-ranked. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and UC Health provide additional academic excellence. Ohio has more health systems per capita than most states with intense competition. The state ranks 41st in health outcomes with significant regional disparities. Extremely affordable cost of living makes moderate wages comfortable.

700,000

Healthcare Workers

220

Hospitals

#41

Health Ranking

89.0%

Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Ohio

OH salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level

(0-1 years)

$30,000

Mid-Level

(2-4 years)

$38,000

Experienced

(5+ years)

$46,000

What Affects Your Salary

Cleveland Clinic positions offer global prestige with competitive wages. Columbus (Ohio State) and Cincinnati (UC Health) pay well for academic settings. Cost of living at 89% of average makes moderate salaries stretch far. Health system competition benefits CMA wages. Rural Ohio pays less but cost of living is minimal. Union positions available at many facilities.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Ohio

Ohio features Cleveland Clinic's global prestige and competing major systems:

OH Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Ohio:

Region	Annual Openings	% of State

Success Stories from Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MA jobs in Ohio:

Medical Assistant Jobs in Ohio