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Wondering!

I'm asking this question to any fresh and new Medical Assistants, how much do a Medical Assistant just starting with no experience make hourly?

Your Professional Title/Credentials: Medical Assistant Student

Are You Still In School? yes

Are You Working? no

Re: Wondering!

i'm a student and i have a 11 month old i want to know that too

Re: Wondering!

starting wage where I work is $11.50. This is in Wisconsin.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: RMA/ CNA/ SN

Are You Still In School? yes

Are You Working? yes

Re: Wondering!

Well,

I had no experience exvept for my externship. I was hired on at my externship starting at $12.00 per hour.

This is an OB/GYN office in Colorado Springs.

Robyn

Your Professional Title/Credentials: MA

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? yes

Re: Wondering!

Thank you all very much! What about in Chicago?

Re: Wondering!

Anyone know about in NJ??

Thanks!

Are You Still In School? No

Are You Working? Yes

Re: Wondering!

I'm in Maryland and I started out making 12.50/hr and now I make 14.50/hr. I've been with my doc's for 2 years. I only had hospital experience going into the officee ( I only made about 9.50/hi in the hospital as a Tech). I work GI group.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: MA, DT, CNA

Are You Still In School? yes

Are You Working? yes

Re: Wondering!

I am looking into courses for both Medical Assistant and phlebotomy. I live in Western Ma, but I could work in CT too. I was also wondering how much money peole around here make. Thanks

Your Professional Title/Credentials: none yet

Are You Still In School? I am looking into schools now

Are You Working? not yet

Re: Wondering!

Connecticut starting: $12 - $12.50.
Western Massachusetts starting: $11 - $12.
Boston area starting: $13 - $15.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: Website Owner/Forum Admin

Re: Wondering!

Starts at eight bucks an hour at some places here.

Re: Wondering!

Thanks Danni. I looked on a few of those salary sites, but who knows how accurate they are. So it really helps to have you a real person respond. Thanks again!

Your Professional Title/Credentials: none yet

Are You Still In School? I am looking into schools now

Are You Working? not yet