How much does a medical assistant make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,529 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,145
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru 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 |
| 70. Jordan estimate | $5,169 |
| 71. Peru estimate | $5,145 |
| 72. Djibouti estimate | $5,106 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistPEN 20,150
- Health records clerkPEN 22,210
- Community health workerPEN 22,720
- OpticianPEN 19,480
- Therapy assistantPEN 17,420
- Quality inspectorPEN 25,080
- ParamedicPEN 25,630
- Health screenerPEN 20,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,529 a month, PEN 18,350 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 16,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 20,400.
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 Peru or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $5,145 in Peru, 8.9 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: PEN 20,150 a year against PEN 18,350 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate