With opportunities nationwide, medical assistants can earn competitive salaries. The US Department of Labor reports that the middle 50% of professionals in the field earn between $26,080 and $36,800 a year and estimates the medical assistant field will grow by 29%, or over 184,000 jobs, by 2026.Medical assistants work in healthcare facilities such as physicians’ offices, hospitals, and clinics. The 24/7 nature of healthcare makes night and weekend schedules a possibility; however, most medical assistants work standard daytime hours.