How much does a medical assistant make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦64,120 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $520
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria 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 |
| 139. Gambia estimate | $810 |
| 140. Nigeria estimate | $520 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist₦845,000
- Health records clerk₦931,100
- Community health worker₦952,600
- Optician₦816,900
- Therapy assistant₦730,500
- Quality inspector₦1,051,400
- Paramedic₦1,074,600
- Health screener₦872,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦64,120 a month, ₦769,500 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦699,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦855,400.
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 Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $520 in Nigeria, 87.8 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: ₦845,000 a year against ₦769,500 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate