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Medical Assistant Jobs in Virginia

$42K median salary • Top employers hiring now

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.

2,650+
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$42K
Median Salary
8%
Job Growth
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Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Virginia employers.

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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:

Sentara Healthcare

180 hires/yr

Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach (12 hospitals)

Virginia's largest health system with 12 hospitals. Strong Hampton Roads presence serving naval communities. CMAs have extensive coastal Virginia mobility.

Inova Health System

150 hires/yr

Northern Virginia (6 hospitals)

Northern Virginia's dominant health system. CMAs benefit from DC market wages. 6 hospitals serving federal workforce suburbs.

VCU Health

85 hires/yr

Richmond

Virginia Commonwealth University's academic health system. CMAs work in academic environment with state capital location. Level I trauma center.

UVA Health

70 hires/yr

Charlottesville

University of Virginia's academic medical center. CMAs work with UVA faculty in college town. State employee benefits with academic excellence.

Carilion Clinic

65 hires/yr

Roanoke, Southwest Virginia (7 hospitals)

Southwest Virginia's integrated health system. CMAs serve Appalachian communities. Virginia Tech Carilion medical school affiliation.

HCA Virginia

110 hires/yr

Richmond, statewide (14 hospitals)

HCA's Virginia division with 14 hospitals. CMAs benefit from HCA national network. Statewide presence with Richmond anchor.

VA Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Virginia:

Region Annual Openings % of State
Northern Virginia/DC Suburbs795+30%
Hampton Roads/Virginia Beach530+20%
Richmond Metro450+17%
Charlottesville185+7%
Roanoke/Lynchburg240+9%
Fredericksburg130+5%

Success Stories from Virginia

“Inova in Northern Virginia means DC-level wages without DC commute. I work with diverse patient population—federal workers, diplomats, everyone. NoVA is expensive but the wages match. The healthcare here is excellent. DC influence creates unique opportunities.”

Michelle T.

Clinical Medical Assistant

Inova Fairfax Hospital

Started at $44K at Inova. DC-adjacent wages with Virginia lifestyle.

“Hampton Roads has the largest naval base in the world—military families are everywhere. Sentara serves this community. I do vitals, EKGs, injections for military families and retirees. Beach lifestyle is real. Healthcare with coastal living.”

James R.

CMA - Military Community

Sentara Virginia Beach

Earning $40K serving military community. Beach lifestyle with stable employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Northern Virginia compare to the rest of the state?
Dramatically different. NoVA has DC-influenced wages ($44K+ median) but high cost of living. Hampton Roads and Richmond are more affordable. Southwest Virginia is very affordable. Choose based on salary vs cost trade-offs.
What's the military healthcare connection?
Hampton Roads has world's largest naval base—military families everywhere. Sentara and Riverside serve this community. Federal VA hospitals statewide. Unique patient population with military culture.
How prestigious are UVA and VCU?
Both are respected academic medical centers. UVA has stronger national reputation with Charlottesville college town lifestyle. VCU anchors Richmond with state capital access. Both provide excellent academic medicine experience.
What about Southwest Virginia opportunities?
Carilion Clinic dominates Roanoke/Lynchburg. Ballad Health serves far southwest (Appalachian region). Health challenges significant. Very affordable cost of living. Different pace than NoVA or Hampton Roads.
What's the job outlook for CMAs in Virginia?
Virginia's CMA market grows at 8% annually with 2,650+ openings. NoVA and Hampton Roads lead growth. Strong outlook through 2034 across all regions.

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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.

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