Exhibit 2 shows the demographic characteristics of the uninsured currently and post-ACA under our best and worst case scenarios. Overall, the ACA will minimally alter the demographic composition of the uninsured, regardless of whether undecided states opt-in or out. While Blacks and Hispanics will continue to be overrepresented among the uninsured, the majority will be non-Hispanic, white, low-income, working-age adults, many of them employed.
The average certified medical assistant (cma) salary in Phoenix, Arizona is $40,589 or an equivalent hourly rate of $20. This is 3% lower (-$1,328) than the average certified medical assistant (cma) salary in the United States. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $658. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Phoenix, Arizona.
Medical assistant salaries are affected by the geographic region in which they are located, as was reported by the 2013 AAMA compensation survey. The Pacific region of the United States reported the highest average earnings for full medical assistants with the CMA credential of $33,322 ($17.60 per hour).