How much does a medical assistant make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 688 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,258
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama 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 |
| 50. Montenegro estimate | $8,486 |
| 51. Panama estimate | $8,258 |
| 52. Chile estimate | $7,760 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistPAB 9,070
- Health records clerkPAB 9,993
- Community health workerPAB 10,220
- OpticianPAB 8,767
- Therapy assistantPAB 7,840
- Quality inspectorPAB 11,280
- ParamedicPAB 11,530
- Health screenerPAB 9,360
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 688 a month, PAB 8,258 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 7,510 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 9,180.
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 Panama or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $8,258 in Panama, 5.5 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: PAB 9,070 a year against PAB 8,258 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate