How much does a medical assistant make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 3,830 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,984
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Guatemala 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 |
| 61. Malaysia estimate | $6,147 |
| 62. Guatemala estimate | $5,984 |
| 63. Guyana estimate | $5,830 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistQ 50,470
- Health records clerkQ 55,610
- Community health workerQ 56,900
- OpticianQ 48,790
- Therapy assistantQ 43,630
- Quality inspectorQ 62,800
- ParamedicQ 64,190
- Health screenerQ 52,090
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 3,830 a month, Q 45,960 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 41,790 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 51,090.
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 Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $5,984 in Guatemala, 7.6 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: Q 50,470 a year against Q 45,960 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate