How much does a medical assistant make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 24,850 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,688
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica 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 |
| 94. Georgia estimate | $2,890 |
| 95. Jamaica estimate | $2,688 |
| 96. Tunisia estimate | $2,658 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistJMD 327,500
- Health records clerkJMD 360,800
- Community health workerJMD 369,200
- OpticianJMD 316,600
- Therapy assistantJMD 283,100
- Quality inspectorJMD 407,500
- ParamedicJMD 416,500
- Health screenerJMD 338,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 24,850 a month, JMD 298,200 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 271,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 331,500.
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 Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $2,688 in Jamaica, 17.0 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: JMD 327,500 a year against JMD 298,200 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate