How much does a medical assistant make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 2,153 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,147
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where Malaysia 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 |
| 60. Mauritius estimate | $6,326 |
| 61. Malaysia estimate | $6,147 |
| 62. Guatemala estimate | $5,984 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistRM 28,380
- Health records clerkRM 31,270
- Community health workerRM 31,990
- OpticianRM 27,430
- Therapy assistantRM 24,530
- Quality inspectorRM 35,310
- ParamedicRM 36,090
- Health screenerRM 29,290
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 2,153 a month, RM 25,840 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 23,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 28,730.
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 Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $6,147 in Malaysia, 7.4 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: RM 28,380 a year against RM 25,840 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate