Medical Assistant Jobs Virginia | $42K Salary | 2,650+ Openings

Who This Training Is For

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

Virginia Healthcare Industry

Understanding the VA healthcare job market:

Virginia's healthcare industry employs approximately 400,000 workers spanning Northern Virginia's DC suburbs to Hampton Roads' naval presence. Sentara Healthcare and Inova Health System lead the market. UVA Health and VCU Health provide academic excellence. The state ranks 21st in health outcomes. Northern Virginia features DC market wages and costs. Hampton Roads serves massive military population. Cost of living varies dramatically by region.

400,000

Healthcare Workers

108

Hospitals

#21

Health Ranking

103.7%

Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Virginia

VA salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level

(0-1 years)

$32,000

Mid-Level

(2-4 years)

$42,000

Experienced

(5+ years)

$50,000

What Affects Your Salary

Northern Virginia pays highest reflecting DC market influence. Cost of living varies dramatically—NoVA expensive, Southwest VA very affordable. Hampton Roads competitive with military healthcare presence. Richmond moderate. UVA/Charlottesville offers academic premiums. Federal healthcare positions offer distinct benefits.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Virginia

Virginia features major systems across diverse regional markets:

VA Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Virginia:

Region	Annual Openings	% of State

Success Stories from Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MA jobs in Virginia:

Medical Assistant Jobs in Virginia