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Medical Assistant Jobs in West Virginia

$34K median salary • Top employers hiring now

West Virginia's healthcare industry employs approximately 105,000 workers in a state with significant health challenges. The state ranks 45th in health outcomes with high rates of chronic disease and opioid impact. WVU Medicine provides academic leadership. Appalachian geography creates access challenges with many critical access hospitals. Low cost of living is among nation's lowest. Healthcare workers address meaningful community health needs.

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Medical Assistant Jobs in West Virginia

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

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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.

West Virginia Healthcare Industry

Understanding the WV healthcare job market:

West Virginia's healthcare industry employs approximately 105,000 workers in a state with significant health challenges. The state ranks 45th in health outcomes with high rates of chronic disease and opioid impact. WVU Medicine provides academic leadership. Appalachian geography creates access challenges with many critical access hospitals. Low cost of living is among nation's lowest. Healthcare workers address meaningful community health needs.

105,000
Healthcare Workers
55
Hospitals
#45
Health Ranking
84.1%
Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in West Virginia

WV salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level
(0-1 years)
$26,000
Mid-Level
(2-4 years)
$34,000
Experienced
(5+ years)
$40,000

What Affects Your Salary

Morgantown (WVU) and Charleston pay highest. Cost of living at 84%—among lowest nationally—makes moderate wages comfortable. Eastern Panhandle (near DC) has higher wages and costs. Rural WV pays less but cost minimal. State employee benefits at WVU attractive.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in West Virginia

West Virginia's healthcare market features WVU Medicine academic leadership:

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WV Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in West Virginia:

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Start Your Clinical Healthcare Career in West Virginia

West Virginia's healthcare industry employs approximately 105,000 workers in a state with significant health challenges. The state ranks 45th in health outcomes with high rates of chronic disease and opioid impact. WVU Medicine provides academic leadership. Appalachian geography creates access challenges with many critical access hospitals. Low cost of living is among nation's lowest. Healthcare workers address meaningful community health needs.

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