How much does a medical assistant make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 59,680 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,231
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso 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 |
| 126. Pakistan estimate | $1,300 |
| 127. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,231 |
| 128. Afghanistan estimate | $1,194 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistF CFA 786,500
- Health records clerkF CFA 866,600
- Community health workerF CFA 886,700
- OpticianF CFA 760,400
- Therapy assistantF CFA 680,000
- Quality inspectorF CFA 978,600
- ParamedicF CFA 1,000,200
- Health screenerF CFA 811,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 59,680 a month, F CFA 716,200 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 651,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 796,200.
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 Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $1,231 in Burkina Faso, 37.1 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: F CFA 786,500 a year against F CFA 716,200 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate