Medical Assistant (MA) in New Jersey

Medical Assistants work in doctor's offices and clinics doing both clinical tasks (vitals, injections, EKGs) and administrative duties (scheduling, billing). It's one of the fastest-growing careers in America — over 100,000 new jobs added per year.

$40,740 NJ Median Salary
16% Growth Rate
9–18 months Training

💰 Medical Assistant (MA) Salary in New Jersey

Estimated salary range for Medical Assistant (MA)s in New Jersey, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$33,000
Median
$40,740
Experienced
$55,000

🎓 Medical Assistant (MA) Licensing in New Jersey

Credential required: CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the New Jersey state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Medical Assistant (MA) Programs in New Jersey

Community College
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Bergen Community College

📍 Paramus, NJ

Bergen County's community college with 11,400+ students. 39 associate and 38 certificate programs. Campuses in Paramus, ...

Nursing (RN)Dental HygieneRadiologic TechnologyMedical AssistingSurgical Technology
Community College
⭐ 90

Middlesex College

📍 Edison, NJ

Middlesex County's community college with 46 associate and 33 certificate programs. Edison main campus plus New Brunswic...

Nursing (RN)Medical AssistingDental HygieneRadiologic TechnologySurgical Technology
Community College
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Mercer County Community College

📍 West Windsor, NJ

Serves Mercer County from West Windsor and Trenton campuses. 46 associate and 50 certificate programs. Notable aviation ...

Nursing (RN)Medical AssistingDental HygieneRadiologic TechnologyCriminal Justice

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