How much does a medical assistant make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,529,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,528
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia 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 |
| 81. Dominican Republic estimate | $4,531 |
| 82. Colombia estimate | $4,528 |
| 83. Vanuatu estimate | $4,289 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistCOP 20,154,500
- Health records clerkCOP 22,206,000
- Community health workerCOP 22,720,300
- OpticianCOP 19,483,300
- Therapy assistantCOP 17,423,100
- Quality inspectorCOP 25,076,300
- ParamedicCOP 25,629,700
- Health screenerCOP 20,799,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,529,300 a month, COP 18,351,700 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 16,688,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 20,401,000.
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 Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $4,528 in Colombia, 10.1 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: COP 20,154,500 a year against COP 18,351,700 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate