DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 247 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 793,460 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Medical Assistants
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco Health Care and Rehab Inc | $54,879 | 7 | +24.2% |
| 2 | Zen Acupuncture, Inc. | $30,867 | 5 | -30.2% |
| 3 | KidneyHR LLC | N/A | 8 | N/A |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $31,096 | -7.8% | 15 | 15 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $87,360 | +89.8% | 5 |
| Virginia | $41,600 | -1.7% | 5 |
| Illinois | $39,629 | -12.9% | 2 |
| Tennessee | $37,000 | -3% | 1 |
| Maryland | $35,000 | -22.3% | 3 |
| New Jersey | $34,393 | -25.7% | 2 |
| Utah | $33,821 | -21.4% | 1 |
| California | $33,613 | -30.1% | 46 |
| Nebraska | $33,467 | -27.4% | 11 |
| Montana | $33,176 | -27% | 1 |
| Florida | $32,802 | -20.7% | 15 |
| Massachusetts | $32,000 | -34.1% | 5 |
| Georgia | $31,325 | -19.7% | 2 |
| Wisconsin | $31,200 | -34.5% | 1 |
| Michigan | $29,536 | -24% | 1 |
| Texas | $21,278 | -45.3% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Medical Assistants positions, 15% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 45% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| KidneyHR LLC | Not specified | N/A |
| San Francisco Health Care and Rehab Inc | Associate's | $54,879 |
| Zen Acupuncture, Inc. | Bachelor's | $30,867 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Medical Assistants is Health Care and Social Assistance at $39,499.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 247 DOL filings, the median salary for a Medical Assistants is $33,717, ranging from $29,952 to $40,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $57,830 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Los Angeles, CA offers the highest median at $31,096.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Medical Assistants positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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