How much does a medical assistant make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,294 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,110
- Equals
- $4,927
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 141 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $71,890 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $58,410 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $55,940 |
| 76. Tonga estimate | $4,957 |
| 77. Brazil estimate | $4,927 |
| 78. Moldova estimate | $4,716 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistR$30,230
- Health records clerkR$33,310
- Community health workerR$34,080
- OpticianR$29,220
- Therapy assistantR$26,130
- Quality inspectorR$37,610
- ParamedicR$38,440
- Health screenerR$31,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,294 a month, R$27,530 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$25,030 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$30,600.
Which country pays a medical assistant the most?
Germany, with a median of $46,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a medical assistant make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $4,927 in Brazil, 9.3 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: R$30,230 a year against R$27,530 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate