How much does a medical assistant make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,294 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,192
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana 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 |
| 102. Senegal estimate | $2,291 |
| 103. Ghana estimate | $2,192 |
| 104. Indonesia estimate | $2,181 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistGH₵30,230
- Health records clerkGH₵33,310
- Community health workerGH₵34,080
- OpticianGH₵29,220
- Therapy assistantGH₵26,130
- Quality inspectorGH₵37,610
- ParamedicGH₵38,440
- Health screenerGH₵31,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,294 a month, GH₵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 GH₵25,030 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵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 Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $2,192 in Ghana, 20.8 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: GH₵30,230 a year against GH₵27,530 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate